Coal strike threatens power supply - Mail & Guardian Online

Coal strike threatens power supply Mail & Guardian Online “We would have to introduce other contingency plans as we are not considering load shedding as a viable option at this stage,” Stott said. As part of Eskom's measures to avoid power cuts, they have called on all consumers to save power where possible. … and more »

Coal strike ‘could result in load shedding’: NUM - Times LIVE

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Coal strike 'could result in load shedding': NUM Times LIVE Num spokesman Lesiba Seshoka says that if the strike continues, it may result in load shedding. "It could have very serious negative effects on the entire economy. The bulk of the activities depend on electricity, although Eskom says it has six weeks … and more »

Torches for tourists arriving in South Africa? - My Pressportal (press release)

Torches for tourists arriving in South Africa? My Pressportal (press release) The effects of load shedding may have far reaching consequences for South Africa's hospitality industry, possibly affecting expected bookings for the World Cup in 2010. This is the grim warning of leaders within the hospitality trade who are scrambling …

South Africans show resourcefulness under pressure from Eskom - My Pressportal (press release)

South Africans show resourcefulness under pressure from Eskom My Pressportal (press release) “With load-shedding becoming a daily occurrence, one would have expected the public to turn to solar geysers. Somewhat surprisingly this has not been the case. We believe that there are several reasons for this. The first being a lack of credible …

Blackouts loom again - Sowetan

Blackouts loom again Sowetan A power shortage would affect all other industries and lead to a repeat of the 2007 national load shedding that affected even households. The NUM is demanding a 14percent wage hike, while the chamber is offering 8,5percent at entry level and 7percent … and more »

Eurolux In Project Lighting Market - Cape Business News

Eurolux In Project Lighting Market Cape Business News “South Africa has its fair share of electricity outages and we also have to contend with load shedding, that is why these products that still offer you 50% of its light output for a three hour period, are proving so popular,” elaborates Bouchier. …

Securing the love triangle - Independent Online

Securing the love triangle Independent Online Sharing love is like load shedding. Distributing and redistributing feelings between two sides who carry equal influence can tear your heart apart. I'm intrigued by men who can marry two or three women and love them equally. … and more »

‘Investors take strikes in their stride’ - Independent Online

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'Investors take strikes in their stride' Independent Online “Equally, an Eskom-specific strike across Christmas is most worrying, given maintenance issues could well compound with other factors to further increase the risks of load shedding in the next quarter.” On Friday, the Steel and Engineering Industries … and more »

Investors taking strikes in their stride - economist - BusinessLIVE

Investors taking strikes in their stride - economist BusinessLIVE "Equally, an Eskom-specific strike across Christmas is most worrying, given maintenance issues could well compound with other factors to further increase the risks of load shedding in the next quarter." On Friday, the Steel and Engineering Industries … and more »

A live electricity cable lying in the street - Moneyweb.co.za

A live electricity cable lying in the street Moneyweb.co.za In my home town the electricity supplier, ZESA, said it was load shedding when we phoned, even when we told them it was a fault. The problem was a main overhead power cable which had woken the whole neighbourhood when it broke at around five in the … and more »

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