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To prevent unplanned breakdowns, DA Shadow Minister of Electricity supports green energy as a long-term solution.

This weekend, load shedding will be suspended during the day, with lower stages expected during the evening peaks.

This week’s top tenders see Eskom dominating, with three requests for software updates and subscriptions.

While Eskom battles to keep the lights on, water is fast becoming South Africa’s next national crisis. And, as with electricity, many citizens are looking to make their own plans to get clean water.

The disappointed awakening of the world to the evaporation of the post-1994 'miracle' - SA's rise, fall and need for accountability.

Eskom anticipates pressure in the grid due to the cold front making its way into many parts of the country this weekend.

The current energy availability factor is just over 53%, and Eskom's board ambitiously sought to raise it to 60% by the end of the financial year, which is just a few weeks away.

The warning bell has been sounded that if critical issues are not urgently addressed at Eskom, the country risks being ungovernable. 

The City of Cape Town has some slightly better load shedding news for its customers over the upcoming long weekend.

The City of Cape Town has some better load shedding news for its customers over the upcoming long weekend.