LIVE: Load shedding caused by Eskom running out of emergency diesel
- Will have clarity on exact interventions and timeframe in two weeks.
- Eskom/task team/government hoped to have stabilised grid by end of January, but new challenges emerged. - Main issue is lack of maintenance at power stations, not done properly for last decade, now breaking down. - Between Feb 2017 and Feb 2018 system tripped 300 times, between Feb 2018 and Feb 2019 it tripped 495 times.- Problems structural, financial, operational.
- Internal resistance against reform and restructuring process, state capture elements still prevalent.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LIVE: 'It's going to be a huge struggle ahead of us' - Gordhan on load sheddingPublic Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Eskom board chairperson Jabu Mabuza will brief the media on electricity supply problems.
Read more »
LIVE: Load shedding caused by Eskom running out of emergency dieselPublic Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Eskom board chairperson Jabu Mabuza will brief the media on electricity supply problems.
Read more »
LIVE: Gordhan, Mabuza Eskom briefing held up by load sheddingPublic Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Eskom board chairperson Jabu Mabuza will brief the media on electricity supply problems.
Read more »
LIVE: #StateCaptureInquiry hears testimony from Standard Bank's former head of complianceThe judicial commission of inquiry into state capture continues with testimony from officials from Eskom and Standard Bank.
Read more »
LIVE: #StateCaptureInquiry continues with Eskom-related testimony, Nene expected to returnThe judicial commission of inquiry into state capture continues with Eskom-related testimony from business and government officials, while former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene is also expected to return to complete his evidence.
Read more »
LIVE: 'We will communicate better with the South African public' - Gordhan on load sheddingPublic Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Eskom board chairperson Jabu Mabuza will brief the media on electricity supply problems.
Read more »
Eskom warns of severe power cuts until WednesdayTechnical difficulties mean the utility will review its undertaking to end load-shedding by April
Read more »
Eskom still battling to get power stations back online - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Eskom says stage 4 loadshedding will continue on Monday and Tuesday across the country as the power utility battles to bring more power stations back online.
Read more »
Ramaphosa: Govt working closely with Eskom to end load sheddingPresident Cyril Ramaphosa says he continues to receive daily updates on the grid and has prioritised the stabilisation of Eskom.
Read more »