Podcasts about loadshedding

Guest: Matthew Cruise |Energy expert at IMPOWER Africa Melane talks to Matthew Cruise about Jan Oberholzer’s Mulilo, which just landed R7bn in battery storage projects. What does this mean for SA’s energy future? A deep dive into the green shift, power risks, and the tech behind load shedding relief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joining John Maytham to unpack Eskom’s winter game plan is Matthew Cruz, energy expert at IMPOSTER, who weighs in on whether the utility’s strategy is robust enough – or whether we should keep those candles on standby. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Moeletsi Mbeki, Political economist about South Africa's pressing issues, including youth unemployment, crime, load shedding, and the cost of living, and their impact on economic growth and social stability. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.za Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newslettersThe Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us on:702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed his intention to relaunch South Africa’s nuclear energy expansion as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s energy future. Africa Melane speaks to Prof Vally Padayachee, Power and Energy expert, on this. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa’s power giant is losing ground as demand drops, industries move away, alternative energy rises and announcements of a possible loadshedding. Africa Melane speaks to Energy expert at Impower, Matthew Cruise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Maui tackles Trump/Vance vs Zelenskyy, Loadshedding, CPAC Nazis and Chainsaws, Flies vs Pesticides, his Neighbour's Dogs, Krasnov the Puppet, and a whole lot more!/Edit More: https://xoroyalty.net℗ 2025 XO LUXURY GOODS

Loadshedding is back to make our lives even more difficult! There's so much we forgot about loadshedding - even redownloading the ESP app! We're not alone though. These are some of the things KZN also forgot to remember about loadshedding Webpage

Guest: Daphne Mokwena | Eskom’s National Spokesperson Eskom’s National Spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, joins Africa Melane to discuss the latest on unit recoveries, emergency reserves, and the outlook for loadshedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anele and The Club recently recorded a series of adverts during their popular radio show, which were met with enthusiasm and positive feedback from their audience. These advertisements showcased their creativity and ability to engage listeners, demonstrating the show's broad appeal and connection with its fans. However, amidst their successful campaign, there was one particular advert that seemed to have an unintended consequence that rippled across the nation. In a twist of fate, Eskom, the South African power utility company, announced the return of loadshedding, a situation that has long been a source of frustration for many citizens. These power cuts disrupt daily life, affecting businesses, households, and individuals who rely heavily on a stable electricity supply. Zweli, expressed his dissatisfaction with this turn of events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Chris Yelland, Energy Analyst from EE business intelligence and Group Chief Executive of Eskom, and Dan Marokane about the return of loadshedding, the causes for it, and whether we can expect it to be resolved soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Vally Padayachee, a power and energy expert and the former executive manager of Eskom. They discuss the multiple failures of units at three power stations that plunged South Africa into stage six loadshedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stage 6 load shedding returns! Eskom blames breakdowns and maintenance, but is there more to the story? Africa Melane speaks to energy expert Matthew Cruise from Impower to unpack South Africa’s latest power crisis with Africa Melane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest edition of the Sunday Show, Neil de Beer slams ESKOM's farcical explanation for how the country was plunged into Stage 6 Loadshedding overnight. He says the much-maligned former CEO André de Ruyter was right - and warns that the “litany of absolute destruction” continues. De Beer also gives the background to how South Africa narrowly escaping a 2% VAT hike after an hastily convened urgent Cabinet meeting resulted into the unprecedented postponement of the Budget speech that could have taken the country to “revolution”. He speaks of former Police Minister Bheki Cele's legacy of crime in the wake of the latest statistics - recording 73 murders and 131 rapes every day - and calls for the head of the National Commissioner. De Beer describes how President Cyril Ramaphosa keeps triggering US President Donald Trump - and stresses that the discord between the US and South Africa will not end “until this president of ours comes back to reality”.  He also comments on the election of veteran politician Corné Mulder as the new leader of Freedom Front+, and states: “I think the DA is going to sit right up and they're going to have to now understand that the person that was fighting behind the other person is now the person leading that organisation.

Eskom has THIS MORNING escalated loadshedding to Stage six until further notice. Yesterday afternoon, the power utility announced the implementation of stage three loadshedding after 3 weeks without rolling blackouts. We reached out to the power utility but spokesperson Daphne Mokoena said she will only speak to the media after today's press briefing. But to get a sense of the current situation Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Prof. Samson Mamphweli, energy expert from the South African National Energy Development Institute

Power utility Eskom has announced the start of stage three loadshedding. The rolling blackouts started on FRIDAY at five in the evening and will be implemented until Sunday at midnight. Eskom cites unexpected breakdowns due to boiler tube failures at some of its power stations. The power cuts follow 10- months of uninterrupted power supply. For the latest Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Daphne Mokwena, Eskom spokesperson ..

John Maytham speaks with Freelance Journalist Nick Hedley about Eskom’s recent warning of possible loadshedding after more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray White speaks to energy expert, Chris Yelland about the state of Eskom and whether we will be able to continue to live without loadshedding in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Matthew Cruz | Energy Analyst Joining us to unpack the potential implications of this fire, and what it may mean for Eskom's capacity to keep the lights on, is Matthew Cruz, an energy analyst with extensive insight into South Africa's power challenges. He'll delve into whether this incident could disrupt Eskom's forecast and if the country could be facing load-shedding disruptions as a resultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Wells, Co-founder Eskom se Push reflects on 200 days without loadshedding in our country and what the app is up to nowadays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before the 2024 national election, Samantha Graham-Maré fought for power supply as Shadow Minister of Electricity. Following the election, she was appointed Deputy Minister of Energy and Electricity in the Government of National Unity (GNU). In this interview with BizNews, she speaks about her great working relationship with Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and ESKOM Chair Mteto Nyati. She also shares the story behind over 180 days of no loadshedding, details the interventions still needed to ensure that South Africa is not plunged into darkness again - and says: "...everything we're going to be doing as a department will be focused on energy stability, but also on job creation, poverty alleviation, and making sure that this country moves forward and that we resume our position as the continent's leaders in terms of energy and industrialisation around the energy space."

In this episode of the daily BizNews programme, editor Alec Hogg taps into the hottest stories of the moment from an end date for loadshedding through to how former Group Five CEO Mike Lomas got sucked into corruption; plus the inevitability of the Big Four accounting firms splitting their businesses; to a potential nightmare for Google - and Neil de Beer on the Tshwane showdown.

In this Q&A session with the BizNews tribe, Eskom chair Mteto Nyati addressed critical issues surrounding South Africa's energy crisis, particularly focusing on the ongoing challenges of loadshedding. He reflected on the company's past struggles, emphasizing the need for a data-driven approach to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. Nyati acknowledged the complexities of leadership within Eskom, noting the importance of learning from previous management while prioritizing the identification and resolution of current problems. He also highlighted the commitment of Eskom employees to restore the utility to its former glory, underscoring a collective desire for positive change amidst a turbulent energy landscape. Nyati's insights offer a glimpse into future strategies aimed at stabilizing South Africa's electricity supply and rebuilding public trust in Eskom.

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the remarkable reduction in loadshedding over the past year. They also chat about the crisis of municipal government. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Bheki Nxumalo, Eskom group executive for generation speaks to Bongani Bingwa about the utility's recovery plan and their summer outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy analyst Professor Hartmut Winkler provides an update on the state of energy availability following 4 months of no loadshedding in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“ON loadshedding, climate nonhuman activist - another empty frontier - Africans populate the Mediterranean Sea! Wake Up” with Dorothéé Munyaneza. Black Manifesto! Aftermaths recognise not just a moment in time, but a continued need to keep action and activism alive. In this podcast, hosted by Pawlet Brookes and created by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, Black women from around the world respond to nora's provocations, addressing how we shape a new world in which Black women are seen and heard. Produced with support from Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This podcast series was edited by LikeMind Media with research from Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage.

Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokoena explains the implementation of load reduction due to the issue of network overloading which has resurfaced with the onset of winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Mteto Nyati, Eskom Board Chairperson, about the utility's successful transfer of Unit 5 of the Kusile Power Station after six months of testing, a game changer this year that has resulted in less loadshedding, and the effective disbandment of the Public Enterprises Department, so who will the utility report to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fake fact check: Kuwait is getting loadshedding by Radio Islam

Chris Yelland, Energy Analyst and Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show to shed light on Eskom's recent reliability surge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sat down with Ratna Sansar Shrestha, FCA, a distinguished management professional with extensive expertise in the financial, legal, and managerial aspects of hydropower projects and renewable energy technologies. As a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal and a corporate lawyer accredited to the Nepal Bar Council, Ratna Sansar brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. He shares his insights on the suspicious end of load-shedding in Nepal, the intricacies of Nepal's electricity exchange deal with India, and his concerns regarding the upcoming Upper Karnali Hydropower project.

Cumesh Moodliar, CEO of Investec Bank joins Bruce Whitfield to peruse through the company's annual financial results. The bank, which has operations in Britain and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, reported a 9.1% increase in full-year profit and declared a final dividend of 19 pence per share.   Bruce Whitfield  is joined by Anne Bernstein,  Executive Director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise who enlightens him on recent findings of   50% of SA households now benefitting from social grants.  The Well-Lit Elephant in the Room: Is Loadshedding Actually Over? Nato Oosthuizen, Partner and Renewable Energy Expert at BDO South Africa, shares his thoughts on  the energy crisis and loadshedding with Bruce Whitfield. Despite over a month of uninterrupted electricity in South Africa, some speculate it's an election ploy.  Deon Gouws, Chief Investment Officer at Credo, discusses investor risk with Bruce Whitfield, emphasizing its importance in achieving higher returns. While often misunderstood, risk is essential for potential rewards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nato Oosthuizen, Partner and Renewable Energy Expert at BDO South Africa, discusses the energy crisis and loadshedding with Bruce Whitfield. Despite over a month of uninterrupted electricity in South Africa, some speculate it's an election ploy. However, Oosthuizen argues that maintenance strategies, state-backed solar projects, and private sector support suggest a more sustainable solution beyond May 29th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year, South Africa is set to become the tenth-largest solar market in the world. In 2023 R17.5 Billion rands of solar panels were imported into this country. In the latest episode of The Current podcast series, we're talking all things solar PV – from market dynamics to how much it costs and whether it makes commercial sense for you to install it for your business or your home. Listen to Investec's Melanie Humphries, Bernard Geldenhuys, and SAPVIA's De Wet Taljaard, as they enlighten us on SA's solar boom. 00:00: Intro 01:56: Meet the guests 02:24: Overview of solar in SA and its domination 03:36: 86% of all solar is residential or rooftop 04:24: Large-scale solar PV projects 05:03: SA in comparison to other country's solar adoption 06:20: The impact of residential solar's boom on the national grid 07:16: The cost implications of installing solar 09:46: Homeowners installing solar for commercial value 11:55: Equitable access to solar power 13:55: Local manufacturing of solar lagging behind 14:49: REIPP Programme attracting substantial FDI 15:19: Feeding excess energy back into the grid 17:32: Transmission is the biggest hurdle for large-scale solar 18:50: What is wheeling and why is it important for IPPs? 21:19: Top considerations when installing rooftop solar 22:28: Maintenance of solar equipment 23:10: Loadshedding and solar's relationship is changing 24:17: SMMEs benefit from solar 25:24: What are the risks to SA's solar boom? 28:28 Closing comments and some practical advice Investec's Sustainable Solutions in solar · Investec Focus Radio SA

John Maytham speaks to Energy analyst Matthew Cruise who has projected that loadshedding may return in June/ July following weeks of a pause in the black outs ahead of the elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Business For South Africa, Stage 1 load shedding will be achieved by the end of the year, and come next year, it's likely loadshedding will be a thing of the past. How? John Maytham speaks to James MacKay, Energy Council SA CEO & Business representative B4SA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of his keynote to the BizNews Conference in London, GoSolr CEO and co-founder Andrew Middleton shares some unappreciated good news on South Africa's energy front. With 75MW in rooftop solar of its initial target 500MW already installed, GoSolr is part of a surge in private sector electricity provision. Middleton agrees with money manager John Biccard who reckons the worst of SA's load-shedding is behind us - a view which has huge implications for JSE-listed stock prices which continue to discount the very worst on this front. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here.

Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres, Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss claims by Thabo Mbeki that loadshedding was deliberately caused. They also discuss the murder of Babita Deokaran and the ANC's ruralization. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Eskom Chairman Mteto Nyati, discusses the unclear reasons behind the absence of load shedding in the nation, the cost of the country's reliance on diesel gas turbines, the clarity of the new load-shedding system, and the importance of planning for the nation's electricity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frequent power outages once threatened the stability of Johannesburg's Maneli Pets, a prominent pet foods manufacturer. With the decline in load-shedding occurrences, Nhlanhla Dlamini, the company's founder, sheds light on their resilience during those uncertain times and the strategies that propelled them forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inge Stoffels reports on Loadshedding in South Africa and how this has been the longest break from loadshedding since December. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the low levels of loadshedding South Africa is currently experiencing, the ridiculous number of bodyguards of the mayor of Joburg and public-private partnerships. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Bongani Bingwa chats with energy expert Chris Yelland about why there hasn't been loadshedding in a while, whether there has been improvement at Eskom, why there has been an increase in electricity tariffs, and whether we will experience a blackout this winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many nations around the world are grappling with the challenge of providing reliable and sustainable energy access to their populations. Half a billion people, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South Asia, still rely on biomass for their basic needs, underscoring the urgent necessity for innovative energy solutions.  The quest for electrification, especially in rural and underserved regions, is not just about lighting up homes but igniting opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic development. Yet, as we dig deeper, it becomes apparent that the link between electricity access and economic prosperity is nuanced and multifaceted.Jörg Ankel-Peters co-heads the research department “Climate Change and Development” at RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research in Germany and is a Professor of Economics at the University of Passau. @jrgptrs ResourcesRural electrification, the credibility revolution, and the limits of evidence-based policyGrid or solar: Looking for the best energy solution for the rural poorDo improved cooking stoves inevitably go up in smoke? Evidence from India and SenegalThe forgotten coal: Charcoal demand in sub-Saharan Africa Key highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The global energy poverty challenge – 03:44The electricity-economic growth relationship – 10:27Expanding the grid versus mini-grids and off-grid solutions– 17:10Health and education impacts of rural electrification– 24:27The charcoal conundrum – 29:07Impact of Rwanda's Electricity Access Roll-out program (EARP) – 36:32  HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Spotify YouTube Subscribe:https://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.comhttps://globaldevpod.substack.com/

Unions speaks out against electricity tariff increases, loadshedding and other socio-economic issues by Radio Islam

Lerato Matji reports on the upcoming general elections that will take place in May in South Africa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support

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Eskom implements stages 5 & 6 loadshedding, hours after Ramaphosa's assurances of progress by Radio Islam