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OUTA calls for reforms as Eskom warns of possible Joburg power cuts

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says customers who pay for electricity should not be punished for municipal financial failures, after Eskom warned warned that parts of Johannesburg could face a major power crisis. The power utility has warned that parts of the city could be left in the dark, if the City of Johannesburg and City Power fail to settle a R5.2 billion debt by 8 July. OUTA argues […]

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Electricity Minister vows to end load reduction

Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the days of load reduction are nearing an end, with new measures in place to completely phase it out. Ramokgopa made the announcement on Thursday, noting a significant improvement in the country's generation capacity, which has risen from 48% in 2023 to 70% this year. This marks the first time Eskom's fleet has sustainably surpassed the 70% energy availability target since it was […]

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