'It will cause people to steal electricity' - Sowetan
June 27, 2009
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'It will cause people to steal electricity'
Sowetan People should just stop paying because on most days there is load-shedding in Diepkloof anyway.” Sannie Mabuza said: “As it is, I'm struggling. … |
Green light for Eskom hike - Independent Online
June 26, 2009
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Green light for Eskom hike
Independent Online ABSOLUTLY NO LOAD SHEDDING, OR POWER FAILURES OR LACK OF MAINTENENCE WHATSOEVER……..we will use and abuse it to our hearts content. … |
Energy: Crisis eases power woes - Business Report
June 25, 2009
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Energy: Crisis eases power woes
Business Report, South Africa … the global financial crisis was easing power demand and helping it cope, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said yesterday. "We are far from being out of the woods," said Peters. "In fact, were it not for the economic downturn, we would be load-shedding. … |
Power supply still vulnerable -minister - Business Day
June 24, 2009
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Power supply still vulnerable -minister
Business Day, South Africa … grid almost collapsed, forcing mines and smelters to shut for days. “We are far from being out of the woods. In fact, was it not for the economic downturn, we would be load-shedding,” Peters told parliament during her budget vote speech on today. |
Laws in court on drunk driving charge - Weekend Post
June 23, 2009
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Laws in court on drunk driving charge
Weekend Post, South Africa The accident happened during load- shedding when the traffic lights were off and he hit a stationary vehicle at the intersection. Two occupants of the car were injured and admitted to the George Hospital for treatment, while the third passenger was … |
Greenpoint Stadium On Track For December - Cape Business News
June 22, 2009
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Greenpoint Stadium On Track For December
Cape Business News, South Africa During the construction process, only two hours of work have been lost through electricity load-shedding. In the early stages, 6.5 days were lost due to industrial action. One fatality has occurred on the work site adjacent to the stadium bowl when a … |
Will Eskom make good on its pledge? - Independent Online
June 19, 2009
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Will Eskom make good on its pledge?
Independent Online, South Africa There is a BIG difference between OUTAGE and LOAD SHEDDING. Eskom never said there will be no OUTAGE. There is no company in the world who can guarantee that. It is time for our reporters to be held accountable so that they will stop creating story. … |
'Increase above 34% for some' - Citizen
June 19, 2009
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'Increase above 34% for some'
Citizen, South Africa A lack of capacity prompted highly disruptive load shedding last year, but Zulu said he could assure electricity consumers that Eskom would not resort to such measures this year or next. “There will be no load shedding this winter, and there will be no … |
No load shedding this winter - East Coast Radio
June 19, 2009
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No load shedding this winter
East Coast Radio, South Africa The power giant says there will be no load-shedding this winter or the next. The announcement was made following a briefing yesterday to parliament's Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee. Eskom's Fani Zulu says the positive news is mainly because of … |
Pay-for-power plea - The Times
June 18, 2009
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Pay-for-power plea
The Times, South Africa But regular power cuts and erratic load-shedding have hardened consumer attitudes towards settling outstanding accounts. On Tuesday, Zimbabwe suffered a major blackout that lasted several hours, but the authority said this had nothing to do with … |
