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- Eskom Declares Load Shedding Over for Winter 2026 as Energy Availability Factor Surges to 65%
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Power utility Eskom has confirmed a stable power system for the 2026 winter months, projecting zero load shedding due to a 5.2GW reduction in unplanned outages and a R26.9 billion...
- Eskom Tackles Infrastructure Damage as Illegal Connections and Meter Tampering Persist Across South Africa
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
South African power utility Eskom has identified ongoing illegal electricity connections and meter tampering as primary drivers of infrastructure degradation and heightened safety...
- Eskom To Allow Prepaid Solar Users To Retain Tariffs While Waiving Registration Fees For Small Scale Systems
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
Eskom has announced a policy shift that will permit rooftop solar users on its distribution network to register their systems without migrating to a postpaid billing model. The uti...
- South Africa Initiates Drastic Electricity Pricing Overhaul Amid Rising Tariffs and Widespread Load Reduction Crisis
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that a revised national pricing framework will be released for public consultation within 21 days to address grow...