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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.
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MyCiTi stations near completion in Dunoon and Usasaza
Dunoon and Usasaza MyCiTi stations near completion, restoring vital transport links and improving access to safe, reliable public transport.
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Government debunks fake Stage 6 loadshedding posts on social media
The South African government has dismissed as “false and misleading” social media claims that Stage 6 loadshedding will resume on 10 January.
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Eskom accelerates smart meter installation, targeting Philippi this weekend
Eskom is enhancing smart meter installations in Western Cape, offering free upgrades to improve electricity grid efficiency and customer monitoring.
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Eskom struggles to restore supply amid rising criminal activities and community protests
Eskom has ramped up recovery efforts across the Western Cape as prolonged power outages continue to plague communities.
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Medupi Unit 4 returns to service, adding 800MW to national grid
Eskom has reintegrated Medupi Unit 4 into the national grid eight months ahead of schedule, adding 800MW of capacity. “The unit’s return follows extensive repairs made possible by the innovative…
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