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Electricity-supply restoration in final stages
Eskom is nearing the completion of electricity restoration in Western Cape after May’s severe storm, despite ongoing challenges and delays.
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‘Five years in the dark’: Wesbank community frustrated with Eskom failures
The Wesbank community has endured years of Eskom electricity failures. A community meeting, June 3, ended in frustration as Eskom arrived without solutions.
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Eskom races to restore power after devastating Western Cape floods
Severe storm damage in Western Cape has left many areas without electricity, with restoration efforts ongoing and timelines set for recovery.
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Table View residents endure days without power supply
Table View residents faced extended power outages after the storm surge, with councillor Sue van der Linde criticising Eskom’s communication during the crisis.
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Eskom team doggedly remain on the ground fixing storm-damaged infrastructure
Eskom’s recovery teams are tirelessly restoring storm-damaged infrastructure in the Western Cape, facing hazardous conditions while prioritizing customer safety and support.
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Second cold front wreaks havoc across Cape Town
Severe winds and heavy rain caused widespread flooding, structural damage, and power outages in Cape Town, with multiple roads impacted.
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Unplanned outages affecting areas across the Western Cape
Eskom customers in the Western Cape are facing power outages due to weather-related infrastructure damage; restoration efforts are ongoing.
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Heavy rainfall and strong winds cause flooding in Edgemead, uproots trees
Edgemead residents aided in clearing fallen trees and directing traffic amid flooding caused by severe weather this past weekend.
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Power outage hits Cape Town airport after kites tangle in high-voltage lines
Cape Town International Airport runs on generator power after kites caused a pre-dawn outage, with minimal disruption as Eskom works to restore supply.
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Cape Town first municipality to procure power from traders below Eskom rates
A new energy trader tender aims to procure 500 MW through purchase agreements from a variety of power generation technologies, including solar.
