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Eskom reports 441 days without load shedding

South Africa has reached 441 consecutive days without load shedding, as Eskom reports continued improvements in generation performance, reduced reliance on diesel and lower levels of unplanned outages.According to Eskom, the country has been without load shedding since 16 May 2025. Between 1 April and 30 July 2026, electricity demand was met 100% of the time, while the utility’s Winter Outlook for the period to 31 August continued to project no...

2026-08-04T13:06:05Z

Why I’m slowly, very slowly, becoming more wary of AI

The recent ‘escape’ by AI models from their sandboxes sparked my unease about banks and cybersecurity, our utter reliance on devices, and being a bit more wary of hitting that ‘update’ button.

2026-08-03T18:57:16Z

Baked-in failure: Your bread is expensive because the state does not work

Farmers get less than R4 from every loaf. The other R16 passes through machinery the state has broken, from the ports to the power grid to the till, where the state takes a slice of its own.

2026-08-04T08:20:42Z

Municipalities owe Eskom R119 billion as unpaid electricity bills pile up

Eskom warns of a critical challenge as municipal debt skyrockets to R119 billion, jeopardising its financial stability and ability to meet debt obligations

2026-08-04T10:32:54Z

Aussie diggers target 'world-class' gas fields in Mpumalanga

An Australian energy group has set its sights on sinking dozens of natural gas wells in Mpumalanga province, aiming to provide ‘cleaner’ fuel to at least one local power station and other industrial sites. But the plan also raises questions about the potential for groundwater pollution and undermining South Africa’s commitment to the Paris climate agreement.

2026-08-03T19:11:42Z

Cosatu slams Premier Foods over Tulbagh plant closure as thousands of jobs hang in the balance

Cosatu has raised alarm over Premier Foods' planned closure of its Tulbagh fruit canning plant, warning that thousands of jobs and local farming livelihoods are at stake. The union calls for immediate action to halt the closure and protect the community's future.

2026-08-05T09:32:53Z