Load shedding, ageing infrastructure, cable theft worsen blackout backlogs

Gloria Motsoere, Eyewitness News, 1 January 2023

As the new year begins, City Power said it was still clearing backlogs in areas experiencing power outages, according to the City of Joburg’s infrastructure services department. Read More

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Fuel price reduction expected to have positive effect on economy: Experts

SABC News, 31 December 2022

Experts say the drops in most fuel prices from midnight on Tuesday are expected to have a positive effect on the economy especially inflation. Read More

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Relief on the cards for motorists as petrol price drops next week

Veronica Mokhoali, Eyewitness News, 31 December 2022

2023 looks like the year that just keeps on giving and it comes bearing gifts for motorists already. Read More

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Fuel price figures confirmed by department a positive start to 2023

Citizen Reporter, 31 December 2022

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has confirmed a significant drop in fuel prices to kick off 2023. Read More

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No load shedding on New Year’s Eve

Stephen Tau, The Citizen, 30 December 2022

As was the case on Christmas Day, load shedding will be suspended on New Year’s Eve. Read More

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Permanent stage 4 load shedding in 2023 a possibility

Reitumetse Makwea, The Citizen, 29 December 2022

Eskom’s outlook for load shedding looks bleak for 2023, with some experts warning that the country’s electricity crisis could go as bad as a permanent average stage 4 load shedding – and an occasional stage 10. Read More

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