Business 97% power punch – Eskom stuns doubters Johannesburg – South Africa’s power system has remained stable through the winter period, with Eskom meeting electricity demand 97% of... Read more 18 Aug
Countries Homeless shelters under pressure as hundreds seek refuge from the cold The Haven Night Shelter in Retreat will add 130 new beds in August as part of a Safe Space... Read more 14 Jul
Business Stable but stressed: Eskom fights behind the scenes Johannesburg – Eskom says the national power system remains stable and resilient in the face of increased winter demand, with... Read more 6 Jul
Countries CAPE TOWN BRACES FOR BIG FREEZE: Icy winds, floods & snow on the way Cape Town – Cape Town is bracing for a powerful winter onslaught as an intense cold front sweeps through... Read more 23 Jun
Countries CAPE STORM WARNING: Brace for floods, freezing cold & chaos Cape Town – Cape Town and much of the Western Cape are bracing for a bout of cold and... Read more 18 Jun
Countries BLIZZARD BASHES SA! – Snow, floods & chaos as wild winter storm slams the nation Cape Town – South Africans are facing wintry conditions this week due to a strong cut-off low-pressure system and... Read more 9 Jun
Business Eskom races to add power as cold snap looms — 2,550MW boost coming before June 9 Cape Town – Eskom has assured the public that South Africa’s power system remains stable and resilient, with emergency... Read more 7 Jun
Countries Johannesburg on edge: Fires, flood fears and frostbite Cape Town – Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) has received numerous fire incident calls amid heavy rain, thunderstorms, and dropping... Read more 24 Apr
Countries Eskom winter forecast on track for stage 2 as worst-case scenario Cape Town — Despite marked improvements by Eskom which has led to three months of no load shedding, the... Read more 29 Jun, 2024