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#Eskom #MediaStatement Eskom concludes three‑year wage agreement following Central Bargaining Forum process

🔴 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 🔴 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law few changes affecting the public service. These amendments affect few sections of the Public Service Act (PSA): 🔷️ Ministers and MECs no longer have powers to appoint employees. The title Executive Authority with all its powers has been given to the Head of Department/ DG. 🔷️Public servants may not be members of the Top 5 or Top 6 or NEC, PEC or REC or BEC or Fedex or Senate of a party 🔷️HoDs may not be in any of those positions either. Nor should those who advise them in their offices 🔷️Retirement age of 65 may be extended by a maximum of 2 years by the HoD 🔷️Those dismissed may be reemployed back to their positions, if they are needed after service their sanctions. It will be like they are starting afresh. 🔷️Employees are allowed to retire early [before 60], as long as they serve 3 months notice [6 months for HoDs]. 🔷️ Employees who want to do renumerative work outside their official business must apply. The HoD must consider the application & approve it [if reasons make sense] within 30 days. If HoD delays longer than 30days, it is deemed approved. 🔷️ HoD must recover overpayment to Employees 🔷️ DG Presidency given super powers The changes are effective from 01 April 2026

⚠️ Beware of Electricity Token Scams on WhatsApp! Scammers are targeting people with “cheap electricity” offers on WhatsApp and other online platforms. ❎These deals are ILLEGAL, and you’ll lose your money—no electricity, no refund! 💡 Protect yourself: Never buy tokens from WhatsApp groups or unknown sellers. ✅Only purchase from authorised vendors like Shoprite, Boxer, Usave, Pick n Pay, filling stations, and online banking. Stay smart. Stay safe.

🇿🇦 Cabinet has approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration & Refugee Protection for IMPLEMENTATION. The changes are HUGE...like...@homeaffairsZA is now empowered to deny entry to an Asylum Seeker who passed through another country considered safe. Relevant 🇿🇦 Depts can now legally designate trade, occupation & professions reserved solely for South Africans. Check highlighted parts. 🙌❤️🇿🇦

Discover how Eskom’s hydro power stations turn the force of flowing water into reliable, on-demand electricity. 💧⚡ Eskom’s Gariep (360 MW) and Vanderkloof (240 MW) hydro power stations transform the powerful flow of the Orange River into reliable, on-demand electricity. These stations play a vital role in strengthening grid stability and supporting peak-time demand — delivering fast, flexible power exactly when South Africa needs it most. 👉 Learn more about how hydropower keeps the lights on and powers progress. #HydroPower #EnergySecurity #PeakingEnergy #Sustainability #PoweringTheNation

Hydropower works like a giant battery for South Africa. 💧⚡ From Palmiet’s 400 MW — enough to power up to 16 small towns — to the Ingula pumped-storage scheme that can energise almost all of KwaZulu-Natal, these stations play a critical role in keeping the lights on. By moving water between upper and lower dams, they generate fast, flexible power exactly when demand is highest — supporting grid stability when the country needs it most. #PeakingEnergy #HydroPower #GridStability #Sustainability

⚡ How Eskom Powers Peak Demand Electricity demand rises sharply in the mornings and evenings — and that’s when peaking power stations step in. These stations can add electricity to the grid within minutes, providing nearly 6 000 MW of flexible, fast-responding capacity to help keep the system stable and reliable. 🎥 Watch our latest educational video to learn how Eskom manages peak periods and maintains grid stability. #GridStability #EnergySecurity #PoweringTheNation

⚡ How Eskom Powers Peak Demand Electricity demand rises sharply in the mornings and evenings — and that’s when peaking power stations step in. These stations can add electricity to the grid within minutes, providing nearly 6 000 MW of flexible, fast-responding capacity to help keep the system stable and reliable. 🎥 Watch our latest educational video to learn how Eskom manages peak periods and maintains grid stability. #GridStability #EnergySecurity #PoweringTheNation

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#BergvilleOutage

Eskom teams are working at repairing the fault on Jagersrust Network Breaker 51 thats affecting customers in the Bergville area.  The estimated time of restoration is still unknown. 

Customers are urged to treat all installations as live. 

Eskom apologises for inconveniences caused.

#EskomKZN | #PowerOutage Update Power supply to customers supplied from the Wartburg, Gruneck, Swayimane, Dalton, and Applesbosch substations was restored last night. Unfortunately, a major breakdown occurred thereafter, and supply was temporarily restored through back-feeding. From 11:30 AM today (30/01/2026) until later this afternoon, repair work will be carried out to normalise these substations. During this period, the same areas will experience power supply interruption. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. ⚠️ Safety Reminder: Always treat all electrical installations as live and dangerous at all times.

#EskomKZN Supply has been restored to Mdwebu, Goodhome, Dutch, Ndaba, Shayamoya, and Zinyosini after a lightning strike caused damage to the Wembezi/Willowford 1 33 kV line. We thank our customers for their patience while we worked on restoring the supply.

#POWERSYSTEMUPDATE 1 Eskom’s stable power system positions it to meet holiday season demand, with unplanned outages down 1 264MW, EAF rising ⚡️ SA’s grid stable. 📈 Dec EAF: 66.12% (↑8.43% YoY) | YTD: 63.85% with 39 days ≥70% 🔧 UCLF: 22.46% (↓2.96% YoY) PCLF: 11.84% (↓5.65% YoY) down from last year’s intensive maintenance 💰 Diesel spend: R6.23bn vs R8.13bn last year 💡 84,366 customers benefiting from ending load reduction in their areas. ✅ 217 days uninterrupted supply #Eskom #EnergySecurity #SouthAfrica

🚨Stay alert during severe weather! Look out for fallen power lines and low-hanging cables. Do NOT touch them—report them immediately to Eskom at 08600 37566 (direct and WhatsApp line) for urgent attention. Please provide the full street address or any landmark that can help our teams locate this hazard quickly. #StaySafe #SafetyFirst

#EskomEasternCape #MediaStatement Extreme weather conditions impact on Eskom network in various parts of Matatiele Local Municipality

#NuclearKnowledgeNuggets Did you know? By the end of 2024, 63 nuclear reactors were under construction in 15 countries, including newcomers like Egypt! 🌍 What’s a reactor? It’s the vessel that holds nuclear fuel, the core, and control rods—powering the entire system. #NuclearFacts #EnergyInnovation

Eskom's Gariep and Vanderkloof hydro power stations are key players in ensuring energy security. With Gariep generating 360 MW and Vanderkloof contributing 240 MW, these facilities harness the flow of water to provide reliable electricity when it's needed most.

Another Recognition of Eskom’s Turnaround Success Eskom has received another recognition of its ongoing turnaround, as the Chairman, Mr Mteto Nyati, Group Chief Executive, Mr Dan Marokane, Group Executive for Generation, Mr Bheki Nxumalo, and the broader Eskom management and employees were honoured with the African Achiever Award 2025 by the Black Business Council (BBC) and the Guma Group. This accolade celebrates the resilience, vision, and dedication of Eskom’s leadership and the Guardians of Eskom, whose collective efforts are restoring stability, rebuilding confidence, and driving sustainable progress. The ceremony, attended by distinguished leaders across sectors and graced by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, underscored the gratitude expressed towards Eskom’s employees and highlighted how these achievements are reigniting national pride. 👏🏽🤝Congratulations to our leaders and the Guardians of Eskom. This recognition ultimately benefits all South Africans, by strengthening energy security, ensuring reliability, and advancing our mission to deliver sustainable electricity for the nation and the region.

Declare GBVF a National Disaster in South Africa - Sign the Petition! change.org/p/declare-gbvf… via @ChangeorgSA

There comes a point where you stop fighting the question “why me?” and you start leaning into “God, what are You trying to show me through this?”That’s the shift! You might feel like everything is pressing against you right now, but don’t forget, you are not uncovered. You are under protection. You are under grace. You are under the blood. God is already moving in places you can’t see. He’s positioning hearts in your favor, preparing opportunities your name is already attached to, and giving you strength you didn’t even ask for. 
Where you are right now is temporary.
“They will fight against you, but will not overcome you.” - Jeremiah 1:19 This is your set time.
Every tear you’ve cried has watered the ground for what’s coming next. 
Don’t shrink in your faith now!
Walk into this day knowing that grace has gone ahead of you. May peace be your portion, and may strength find you wherever you are today.
#AHiFambeni and #BreakAwayWithKhutsoTheledi 9 AM – 12 PM📻

Last night marked a defining milestone in Eskom’s journey of renewal. Our Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane, was named the 2025 Sunday Times Business Leader of the Year—one of South Africa’s most prestigious honours in corporate leadership. Dan sees this recognition as an affirmation that answering the call to lead and transform Eskom was the right decision. He has dedicated the award to every Eskom employee, in tribute to their resilience, excellence, and the collective effort driving our turnaround. This honour reflects Eskom’s steady progress in restoring energy security, rebuilding public trust, and reshaping the organisation for a sustainable future. As our Chairman often reminds us: leadership is about stewardship—leaving Eskom better than we found it. That’s exactly what Dan is doing. We are proud of his leadership. We are rising. And we are led. Congratulations, Dan!! #Eskom #Leadership #RedefiningforABetterFuture #BusinessExcellence