2016 Archive January to June

Eskom to restart process for a contract to rebuild Duvha 3 boiler - 2016/06/30
Eskom’s performance continues to show progress - 2016/06/30
Eskom opens its doors to Capricorn TVET learners - 016/06/29
Using electricity structures for campaign posters - 2016/06/28
Joint effort by Eskom and municipalities succeeding in combating localised outages - 2016/06/27
Eskom committed to the advancement of women - 2016/06/26
Kusile Project donates police station to Mpumalanga’s Phola community - 2016/06/25

Power restored to Ivory Park - 2016/06/24
Eskom helping to shape entrepreneurial successes - 2016/06/24
Breaker trip on a Bryanston substation - 2016/06/23
Localized faults are main cause of power outages - 2016/06/23
An update on the replacement of Unit 3 of the Duvha power station - 2016/06/22
The power system remains stable to meet increasing electricity demand - 2016/06/22
Mabopane East substation transformer trip - 2016/06/21
Eskom applauds the Hawks securing a conviction on a fraud case involving an ex-Eskom manager - 2016/06/21
Power restored in Orlando West North and Dube - 2016/06/20
Orlando West North and Dube outage - 2016/06/20
Electricity has been restored to all areas affected by Kelvin Power Station - 2016/06/19
Ingula’s Unit 1 powers up - 2016/06/19
Celebrating and encouraging Youth Entrepreneurship - 2016/06/18
Eskom restores power to areas in Gauteng affected by outages - 2016/06/17
Eskom explains reasons for power outages in parts of Gauteng - 2016/06/16
Minister Brown criticizes illegal connections - 2016/06/15
Koeberg operates both units for a record 185 days without interruptions - 2016/06/15
Eskom generation performance breaks another record - 2016/06/14
Ingula’s Unit 4 goes into Commercial Operation - 2016/06/13
Eskom refutes allegations of “blindsiding” Exxaro in the Arnot coal contract - 2016/06/12
Entries open for 2016 Eskom Business Investment Competition - 2016/06/12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ESKOM CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT ISSUED TODAY - 2016/06/11
Communities urged to stop illegal connections, electricity theft and equipment theft - 2016/06/11
STATEMENT BY ESKOM CHAIRMAN DR BALDWIN (BEN) NGUBANE - 2016/06/11
Amcor substation explosion under investigation - 2016/06/10
Eskom is currently not load shedding - 2016/06/10
Eskom recruits 100 to train for nuclear build - 2016/06/09
Eskom Contractors Academy scoops global gold award - 2016/06/09
Stable electricity boosts South Africa’s economic growth - 2016/06/08
South Africa’s new build programme ensuring energy security - 2016/06/08
Eskom and Transnet Foundations boost health care efforts in Mpumalanga - 2016/06/07
Competition boosts small businesses - 2016/06/06
Eskom EXPO for Young Scientists wins again at Netherland Science Fair - 2016/06/05
Recent statistics show that nearly 90% of households in SA now have access to electricity - 2016/06/04
South Africa’s stable power supply contributes to economic stability - 2016/06/03
Eskom RT&D develops Laser Beam Welding technology for power station applications - 2016/06/03
Eskom submits comments on Nersa’s review for tariff methodology - 2016/06/02
Yesterday’s Eskom generation performance achieves record highs - 2016/06/02

Demystifying Eskom bonds - 2016/06/01
No load shedding in almost 300 days - 2016/05/31
Collective effort responsible for improved Eskom generation performance - 2016/05/30
Eskom urges companies to make an increased corporate social difference - 2016/05/29
Eskom proactively taking steps to meet rising demand - 2016/05/28
Five cable thieves arrested in Johannesburg North - 2016/05/27
African cooperation for continental progress - 2016/05/26
Eskom’s generation performance keeps getting better - 2016/05/25
Eskom appoints Elsie Pule as Group Executive for Human Resources - 2016/05/24
Eskom and the CSIR sign a new strategic partnership agreement - 2016/05/24
Current roll-out of energy saving lamps reaches two million mark - 2016/05/23
Eskom records low diesel usage and spend - 2016/05/22
Black woman-owned enterprise set on conquering the region - 2016/05/21
Ingula on course to meet its commercial operation date - 2016/05/19
Eskom EXPO for Young Scientist wins award at international science fair - 2016/05/19
The power system remains stable, customers urged to report localised outages - 2016/05/18
Eskom continues to deliver uninterrupted electricity supply despite the cold snap - 2016/05/17
Regional co-operation is key - 2016/05/16
Eskom’s Generation plant mix - 2016/05/15
Eskom unveils commemorative plaque at Medupi - 2016/05/14
State of the electricity system update - 2016/05/12
Eskom strengthening its network for growth - 2016/05/12
Three suspects nabbed for illegal sale of Eskom assets - 2016/05/11
Moody’s affirms Eskom’s credit rating - 2016/05/10
Eskom Group Chief Executive named Ai Infrastructure Investment Champion of the Year 2016 - 2016/05/10
Learners can now also contribute towards energy efficiency - 2016/05/09
Eight talented learners will represent South Africa at Intel ISEF - 2016/05/08
Eskom sends condolences to families of two workers who passed away this week - 2016/05/07
President Zuma happy with Eskom’s improved operational performance - 2016/05/07
President Zuma pleased with improved operational performance at Eskom - 2016/05/06
Eskom’s Willem Theron receives USEA individual volunteer award - 2016/05/06
Talented Eskom Expo for Young Scientists learners take part in international fair - 2016/05/05
Eskom used long weekend to bolster its plant performance -2016/05/04
Cape Town businesswoman makes a difference through her laundry - 2016/05/03
Eskom aims to increase the number of women in top managerial positions - 2016/05/02
How does electricity get to your home? - 2016/05/01
Plant maintenance slowly bearing fruit - 2016/04/30
Eskom’s Women Advancement Programme - 2016/04/29
Base and peak load electricity - 2016/04/28
The nature of Eskom’s business - 2016/04/27
Minister Lynne Brown's Budget Vote Speech - 2016/04/26
Eskom competition winner’s star shines brighter - 2016/04/26
Suspect sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for cable theft - 2016/04/25
Eskom Board approves Fleet Renewal Strategy based on economic viability - 2016/04/24
Generation performance continues to show improvement - 2016/04/23 Medupi Project refurbishes Lerekhureng Combined School - 2016/04/22
2 accused found guilty of theft - 2016/04/21
Eskom’s installed 5 923 smart meters in Sandton and Midrand - 2016/04/20
Steady progress in Eskom’s turnaround strategy - 2016/04/19
System recovers and readies for winter - 2016/04/19
Free basic electricity - 2016/04/18
Business skills for successful and sustainable companies - 2016/04/17
System starting to show resilience - 2016/04/16
Electricity comes to Malubane Village in Bushbuckridge - 2016/04/15
The role of base load power stations - 2016/04/14
Sustainability at the core of Eskom’s corporate social investment - 2016/04/13
Nuclear as a source of energy - 2016/04/12
Small Free State clothing enterprise inspiring other small businesses - 2016/04/11
Eskom reaches agreement with 3 municipalities, suspends disconnections to 4 municipalities in Mpumalanga - 2016/04/10
Eskom Academy of Learning helps build skills - 2016/04/10
Five arrested for the theft and illegal sale of equipment - 2016/04/09
Prepaid meter conversions in Soweto result in R33m improved revenue collection - 2016/04/08
Majuba Rail to be completed by December 2017 - 2016/04/07
Eight suspects arrested for electricity theft - 2016/04/06
Eskom completes 5 620 self-funded electrification connections - 2016/04/05
Eskom suppliers in the Western Cape graduate from contractor academy - 2016/04/04
Eskom to invest R5m to refurbish healthcare facilities - 2016/04/03
Free energy efficiency material for teachers and learners - 2016/04/02
Eskom obtains support to implement 9.4% tariff increase - 2016/04/01
Eskom invests in community projects in the Eastern Cape - 2016/04/01

Almost 8 months of no load shedding - 2016/03/31
58 Eskom suppliers gain vital business skills through academy - 2016/03/30
The Koeberg nuclear experience - 2016/03/29
Bringing mobile health services to communities - 2016/03/28
Eskom to step up maintenance in preparation for the winter demand - 2016/03/24
Mobile health services come to Koppies - 2016/03/23
Eskom – more than just a power utility - 2016/03/22
Maintenance for better performance - 2016/03/21
South Africans saved 515 MW during Earth Hour - 2016/03/20
Switch off for Earth Hour - 2016/03/19
Eskom actively protecting the environment around the Ingula power plant - 2016/03/18
Eskom still ranks highly ... - 2016/03/17
Eskom’s fight against electricity theft making progress - 2016/03/17
Eskom Board congratulates Eskom’s executive management team and staff for keeping the lights on - 2016/03/16
Eskom’s vehicle of corporate social citizenry - 2016/03/16
Limpopo schools take lead in entrepreneurship learning - 2016/03/15
Autumn and winter system outlook - 2016/03/14
Eskom first utility to use mineral scanning technology - 2016/03/13
Eskom expands transmission network - 2016/03/12
Ingula Unit 3 ready to power up 333MW - 2016/03/11
Statement by Minister Lynne Brown about the Ingula Storage Pump scheme - 2016/03/10
First unit of the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme ready to produce power to the grid - 2016/03/10
Improved performance of the power generating fleet led to the stability of the grid and less usage of diesel - 2016/03/10New research technology for water treatment and purification -2016/03/09
Eskom 6th in EY’s Women in Power and Utilities Index 2016 - 2016/03/08
Setting the base for future entrepreneurs - 2016/03/07
The Eskom Business Investment Competition - 2016/03/06
Eskom mobile health clinics - 2016/03/05
Dry cooling technology - 2016/03/04
Eskom’s position on Exxaro’s statement - 2016/03/03
Eskom and carbon capture and storage technology - 2016/03/03
Palmiet, doing it for the environment - 2016/03/02
Eskom notes NERSA decision on its RCA submission - 2016/03/01
Eskom to commence roll out of smart prepaid metering in Midrand and Sandton - 2016/03/01Eskom appalled by sentiments of Sunday Times assistant editor - 2016/02/29
Eskom’s six solar PV sites generating 2 500KW - 2016/02/29
Eskom reaches 35 000MW generating capacity - 2016/02/27

Engineering fraternity will use smart grids to bring about growth and socio-economic development - 2016/02/26

Eskom remains focused on bringing new capacity on line while improving productivity - 2016/02/25
Eskom’s research centre developing early warning system for fire threat to transmission lines - 2016/02/24
Eskom honoured with a 2015 EPRI Technology Transfer -2016/02/23
Historical sentencing of cable theft syndicate leader and four others - 2016/02/23
Eskom coal and diesel contracts have been made available to the National Treasury - 2016/02/22
Why do power failures occur? - 2016/02/22
We are rising, catch us if you can! - 2016/02/21
Eskom and ash management - 2016/02/20
Lethabo firing on all cylinders - 2016/02/19
Duvha rising - 2016/02/18
Majuba has all units on load - 2016/02/17
Positive developments at new build projects - 2016/02/16
Eskom’s Ingula custodian to over 1 000 hectares of wetland - 2016/02/15
Eskom’s investing in the environment - 2016/02/14
10 million energy saving lamps to be distributed in SA - 2016/02/13
185 days without load shedding - 2016/02/12
2014’s best performing return to service project globally - Camden

2016/02/11

Eskom’s hydro-electric power stations using water wisely -2016/02/10
Grootvlei Power Station’s Unit 3 on planned maintenance -2016/02/10
The revival of Komati - 2016/02/09
Increasing transmission capacity for growth - 2016/02/08
Capital expansion programme making strides - 2016/02/07

Eskom’s maintenance tool - 2016/02/06
Fire incident at Hendrina power station resolved - 2016/02/05
Day 2 of Nersa public hearings in Johannesburg - 2016/02/05
Eskom congratulates ABB on reaching its first milestone at Kusile Power Station - 2016/02/05
Water for the Future - 2016/02/05
Protect our wetlands. Save the Flufftail! - 2016/02/05
Day 1 of Nersa public hearings in Johannesburg - 2016/02/05
Connecting for grid stability - 2016/02/05
Plant maintenance without load shedding - 2016/02/04
Launching pad for a new generation of stations - 2016/02/03
Protecting our Wetlands - 2016/02/02
Matimba amongst the greats - 2016/02/02
Eskom develops innovative wetland index field guide - 2016/02/01

Eskom’s response to Afriforum court application - 2016/01/31
Eskom is focused on procuring coal of the required quality, quantity and price for its power stations - 2016/01/30
Eskom invests in lighting testing - 2016/01/30
Eskom suspends disconnections of five Northern Cape Municipalities - 2016/01/29
Disconnection of bulk supply to Northern Cape Municipalities who have defaulted on their Payment Terms and Payment Arrangements - 2016/01/29
No load shedding for the past 136 days - 2016/01/29
Eskom invests in new smart metering technology - 2016/01/28
Public hearings in Kimberley - 2016/01/27
Eskom’s RT&D is playing a significant role in the energy research landscape in South Africa - 2016/01/27
Wetland Wonderlands - 2016/01/26
Eskom becomes first on African soil to achieve prestigious SAP certification - 2016/01/26
Building a strong base for reliable power supply - 2016/01/25
Getting power transmitted - 2016/01/24

Eskom’s world of generation - 2016/01/23
Criminals posing as Eskom agents collecting CIUs from customers - 2016/01/22
Concentrating solar power generation - 2016/01/22
First day of Durban RCA Public Hearings - 2016/01/22
Eskom responds to unlawful DA protest at its Megawatt Park offices - 2016/01/20
Eskom lays a charge against the Democratic Alliance - 2016/01/21
Partnering for conservation - 2016/01/21
RCA Public Hearings in Port Elizabeth - 2016/01/20
Empowering contractors and suppliers - 2016/01/20
Cape Town RCA Public Hearings conclude - 2016/01/19
Empowering communities - 2016/01/19
RCA Public Hearings commence - 2016/01/18
Eskom thanks stakeholder who participated at the RCA Public Hearings - 2016/01/18
RCA Public Hearings commence - 2016/01/18
Eskom and NMMU develop innovative world-first welding technology - 2016/01/17
150 learners trained in welding - 2016/01/16
Eskom Treasurer moves on - 2016/01/15
South Africa supplies neighbouring Zambia and Zimbabwe with emergency power - 2016/01/15
Eskom warns public not to fall victim to recruitment scam -2016/01/15
Over R10m invested in early childhood development - 2016/01/14
System is stable - 2016/01/13
Generating capacity ramped up to meet increased demand - 2016/01/12
SciMathUS graduates ready to conquer the world - 2016/01/11
Eskom congratulates Class of 2015 - 2016/01/10
Power grid stable for nearly 5 months - 2016/01/09
Eskom’s Tower Testing Station saves the company millions - 2016/01/08
Women at Medupi Power Station Project changing perceptions - 2016/01/07
Planned maintenance ramped up to 9 000MW over the festive season - 2016/01/06
Cooperation in Southern Africa - 2016/01/05
Eskom appoints Mr Phillip Dukashe as acting Project Director for Medupi - 2016/01/04
Power system update - 2016/01/04