ESKOM LIVE | More Stage 5 load shedding after a brief reprieve
Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented until 16:00 on Tuesday, after which Stage 4 will be rolled out until 16:00 on Wednesday.
"Sikonathi has been the catalyst in Eskom improving transparency and frequency of information sharing, dealing with several difficult media engagements during his tenure," said Eskom interim CEO Calib Cassim in a statement. He takes on the role with immediate effect, until further notice, the power utility said in a statement on Friday. Fears over corruption probes being halted at Eskom as Gungubele calls De Ruyter 'right wing'
"What is going on now is very problematic, I think people are really suffering. It's unacceptable but I do think we will get through it," he said.Blue Label says load shedding now hitting prepaid electricity demand, but it remains confident The interview, which was screened on eNCA on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, led to De Ruyter's immediate departure from Eskom at the board's request. CEF hits out at De Ruyter for 'wild allegations' about Russian involvement in SA gas power plans
Eskom announced just before 22:00 on Wednesday night that it had reached an agreement with De Ruyter that his departure date will be 28 February, but he won’t be required to serve from 22 to 28 February.Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled a bold Budget on Wednesday that will propel faster privatisation of the economy, suggesting private sector involvement in government-owned power stations, electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure, and rail and ports.
"The board further resolved that Mr de Ruyter will not be required to serve the balance of his notice period but that he will be released from his position with immediate effect. Acting GCE arrangements are being finalised with the shareholder minister and will be communicated shortly." The interview follows extensive media reports of tensions surrounding De Ruyter's tenure at Eskom and controversy regarding the circumstances of his resignation. Among other incidents, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe controversially said Eskom was"agitating for the overthrow of the state".
Eskom's head of generation Thomas Conradie said at the briefing that if the weather provides a break, the situation at Lethabo can"normalise"."There is a coal stockpile at Lethabo. It is just very wet." "Arresting the foot soldiers by themselves" is not going to stop the corruption, he said. The"upper echelons" need to be targeted. De Ruyter: The reason we have load shedding is to maintain 50 hertz frequency. Load shedding is the lever used to protect the system from a total blackout. We do have contingency plans is there is a loss of more capacity. De Ruyter: No definite amount for diesel.
The power utility said due to the high amount of breakdowns, there is a possibility of further changes on the stages of load shedding at short notice. A further update will be published as soon as any significant changes occur. The unit is expected to increase power over the course of Saturday. Stage 4 load shedding however will continue until further notice, Eskom said.Stage 4 load shedding 'until further notice'
"The vandalism and theft of infrastructure also come at great financial loss to the utiltiy, which is forced to replace the same at significant and unsustainable costs, further threatening its liquidity and mandate to provide electricity."Over the past few weeks, South African policymakers have made important strides forward as they aim to unleash a rooftop solar power boom.
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