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This past year was one of the most challenging times for load-shedding, and many fear this year will be more, or even worse. Somewhat surprisingly, that hasn’t been the case. Eskom hasn’t scheduled load-shedding since March...

Every South African is all too familiar with “rolling blackouts” — you just know them by a different name. In most parts of the world, scheduled power outages are a relatively rare occurrence… In South Africa,...

Power supply issues resurfaced at the beginning of 2025, as Eskom faced ongoing challenges, leading to an increase in load-shedding. The North West province experienced many blackouts, leaving residents wondering what to expect with...

Load shedding is a system-wide response to South Africa's electricity challenges. While it ultimately supports the resilience and integrity of the South African energy grid, it disrupts daily life, leading residents to question the...

Load-shedding leaves households in the dark and businesses scrambling to keep the lights on, but load-shedding bulbs can provide critical illumination during regular and necessary power outages. Are they worth the investment? Learn what load-shedding...

South Africans have been coping with Eskom’s load shedding for years. If you’re tired of two-hour blackouts occurring almost daily with no end in sight, you can use a load shedding kit to provide...

The national power grid in South Africa still needs to be upgraded to keep pace with growing electrical demands. Eskom, South Africa's primary electricity supplier, is a state-owned company accountable for generating, transmitting, and...

Wondering how to generate electricity? With our electricity grid under constant strain, power cuts have become all too familiar. The return of Stage 3 load-shedding this January was a harsh reminder that Eskom’s struggles...