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Thursday, 27 August 2026: Eskom confirms that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 1 was, safely and within procedure, taken offline just before 1am today following a turbine trip. All plant monitoring confirmed that operating conditions remained stable throughout the event. Nuclear safety was never compromised and there was no risk to employees, the public, or the environment....
Thursday, 27 August 2026: From exploring environmental challenges to developing engineering and technology solutions, young scientists at the Eskom Expo Stellenbosch Regional Science Fair demonstrated how curiosity can be transformed into meaningful research, while outstanding projects were recognised with a range of awards and prizes. Hosted at the Engineering Faculty of Stellenbosch University on 21...
Wednesday, 26 August 2026: August marks Electricity Safety Month, a national opportunity to place public electricity safety at the centre of South Africa’s safety agenda and to encourage communities to identify, avoid and report dangerous electrical hazards. Electricity remains essential to everyday life, but unsafe use, illegal connections, exposed conductors and tampered infrastructure continue to...
Without finance, infrastructure and power, many Black South African farmers remain dependent on white commercial farmers.
Friday, 21 August 2026: Eskom’s turnaround continues to deliver measurable results, with a stronger generation fleet and a stable power system throughout winter. Year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) has improved to 67.79%, the highest level since 2020, while the weekly EAF reached 72.56%. The sustained structural improvement in fleet performance has returned approximately 6 100MW...
Friday, 21 August 2026: Eskom has today received the final payment from the City of Johannesburg/City Power (CoJ/CP) to settle in full the accumulated overdue electricity debt of R5 255 421 994.16. The CoJ/CP has confirmed to Eskom that the current account in respect of July 2026, that falls due on 31 August 2026, of R1 860 379 885...
The vast prayer camps challenge stereotypes of Nigerian cities as chaotic, dysfunctional, and driven by religious tension.
Thursday, 20 August 2026: As part of Eskom’s ongoing strategy to deliver governance and control improvements in the fight against crime, fraud and corruption, from February 2023 to 31 March 2026, Eskom’s supplier disciplinary process resulted in the restriction of 101 suppliers, including implicated directors and owners, from doing business with Eskom for up to...
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calls on Eskom and the Oudtshoorn Municipality to thoroughly inspect local electricity infrastructure, and to immediately repair and properly maintain it. The latest power outage following damage to Eskom infrastructure has revealed the vulnerability of the region’s power supply and the serious consequences of poor maintenance. Residents of the […]
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The sharp increase in vandalism and theft of critical municipal infrastructure in the Merafong Local Municipality (Carletonville, Fochville, Wedela) is crippling service delivery and putting residents in a dangerous and unsustainable position. Urgent steps to protect infrastructure are needed. On Wednesday night, copper cables were stolen from the Bloukrans substation. On Tuesday evening, the Danie […]
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Wednesday, 19 August 2026: Young scientists from schools across Ngaka Modiri Molema showcased their ideas and research at the Eskom Expo Regional Science Fair, demonstrating the impact that strong partnerships, academic support and community investment can have in developing young scientific talent. Hosted at the Signal Community Hall in Mahikeng on 14 August 2026, the...
The rise in cable theft in the Groenkloof and UNISA area of the Tshwane Metro can no longer be tolerated. Seeing as this is a common problem in Tshwane, the Metro needs to shoulder the responsibility of protecting critical infrastructure – which it is currently failing to do. Businesses and households frequently affected by power […]
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the ongoing power outage that has been affecting Oudtshoorn, Dysselsdorp and the surrounding rural areas for four consecutive days. The power supply was interrupted on Saturday morning, 15 August, at 03:00 after damage to Eskom’s infrastructure. Even though several notices were issued detailing times of when […]
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Saturday, 15 August 2026: Outstanding young scientists were rewarded for excellence at the Eskom Expo Cape Town Regional Science Fair, with prestigious bursaries, scholarships and special awards presented in recognition of exceptional research, innovation and scientific achievement across a wide range of disciplines. Hosted at the University of Cape Town’s Sports Centre on 12 and...
Friday, 14 August 2026: Eskom continues to meet peak winter demand and deliver sustained energy security as a result of the focus on operational and financial sustainability as the turnaround plan progresses. These achievements reflect Eskom’s progressive shift from recovery to reliability and sustainability, with the year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) reaching 67.55%, the strongest...
Thursday, 13 August 2026: Outstanding young scientists were rewarded for their achievements at the Eskom Expo Mopani Regional Science Fair, where learners from across the region presented innovative research projects and demonstrated their growing skills in scientific inquiry, critical thinking and problem-solving. Hosted at the Mopani TVET College’s Phalaborwa Campus on 8 August 2026, the...
Wednesday, 12 August 2026: Eskom has mobilised additional technical resources across several provinces following electricity supply disruptions caused by severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, snowfall, strong winds and extreme cold. KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, Limpopo and the Free State are among the provinces that have experienced weather-related faults and damage to electricity infrastructure. The severe weather has...
The State of the Municipality Address by the Mayor of the Emfuleni Local Municipality, Hassan Mako, was filled with promises of a new economic city, a student town and even an airport. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus), however, would like to know how a municipality that struggles to provide basic service delivery will be […]
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Africa still needs millions of better-paying jobs and higher productivity to reduce poverty. What has changed is the route to achieving those goals.
On this Women’s Day, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) honours the women of the past and, in particular, the women of the present who are building the future. South African women make up the majority of the country’s population and, therefore, play a key role in shaping its future. The contribution women make to […]
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In South Africa and Kenya, some green energy projects have deprived local communities of land and livelihoods instead of sharing the benefits.
Friday, 07 August 2026: The continued strengthening of Eskom’s operational performance reflects a progressive shift from Recovery to Reliability and Sustainability. Sustained improvements across the generation fleet are delivering a more dependable electricity supply, significantly reducing reliance on diesel generation and reinforcing South Africa’s energy security. Stronger plant performance and improved system resilience are enabling...
Friday, 07 August 2026: Eskom welcomes the convictions of former contractor Michael Lomas and businessman Hudson Kgomoeswana in relation to historical procurement irregularities and corruption linked to the Kusile Power Station project. Eskom notes this outcome as another important milestone in the ongoing and unrelenting efforts to hold accountable those who sought to unlawfully enrich...
Thursday, 6 August 2026: Innovation took centre stage at the Central University of Technology’s Boet Troskie Hall, where Bloemfontein’s top young scientists showcased their research and problem-solving skills. Hosted at the Central University of Technology’s Boet Troskie Hall on 1 August 2026, the Regional Science Fair featured 82 research projects, including group projects, showcased by...