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Eskom · ClarensRestore the power grid | Clarens shines bright in dark country Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 04/23/2024 - 07:45
JOHANNESBURG - Residential estates, complexes and small towns can join Eskom’s load curtailment programme.This will help them avoid blackouts up to Stage 4 if they keep electricity consumption in check.The Free State town of Clarens has effectively used the programme to kiss scheduled outages goodbye.To discuss this further we are joined by…See the Story
Restore the power grid | Clarens shines bright in dark country
Eskom · LimpopoElectricity Minister visits Limpopo power stations Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 04/23/2024 - 07:00
JOHANNESBURG - Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is once again set to visit Eskom power stations.He's expected to assess the state of Medupi and Matimba plants in Limpopo.READ: ELECTRICITY MINISTER PROMISES BRIGHTER DAYS AHEADThis as the country continues to enjoy nearly a month without rolling blackouts.Speaking recently, Ramokgopa say…See the Story
Electricity Minister visits Limpopo power stations
Eskom · South AfricaEectricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has warned that while Eskom has turned the corner and is making significant strides to resolve load shedding, the country is not out of the dark tunnel just yet. “We are keeping focus on the bouncing ball, the resolution of load shedding. I must emphasise that in the nature of this space, you are likely to have setbacks. We are still working on the reliability of these machines and that’s why you can’t …See the Story
Energy action plan not bearing any fruit – analyst
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Eskom · South AfricaElectricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has taken aim at John Steenhuisen after the DA leader’s suggestion Eskom was keeping the lights on until elections. In a recent Sunday Times article, Steenhuisen said the power utility was burning more diesel than it had budgeted for on its open-cycle gas turbines to give the illusion of a more stable grid and to keep load shedding at bay. “In an election year, this creates the perception Eskom may be m…See the Story
'We all know his inherent limitations'- Ramokgopa shades Steenhuisen's load shedding 'knowledge' in war of words
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Eskom · ClarensDiscover how South African towns like Clarens are dodging power outages through Eskom’s innovative load curtailment program. Spearheaded by local Gert Kruger, this initiative empowers residential areas to trim electricity usage during scheduled outages, bypassing up to stage 4 load-shedding. While typically for businesses, this solution extends to smaller locales, promising a sustainable energy future. Uncover the mechanics, benefits, and succes…See the Story
SA towns dodge load-shedding with Eskom's innovative load curtailment program
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Eskom · JohannesburgElectricity Minister promises brighter days ahead Estelle.Bronkhorst Mon, 04/22/2024 - 13:00
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JOHANNESBURG - Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom has turned the corner on rolling blackouts.He says the last 26 days without power cuts show the energy action plan is working.WATCH: SA'S ELECTRICITY CRISIS | ALMOST A MONTH WITHOUT BLACKOUTSHe says while the improvement may be minor, in totality they will contribute to…See the Story