South Africa’s power utility sector is facing significant challenges as the winter season approaches. The electricity demand is set to increase, and the threat of higher stages of load shedding looms. ## Julius Malema Calls for Return of Former Eskom Executives
Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, needs help in providing a stable and reliable power supply. With Stage 6 load shedding already implemented, experts predict the possibility of higher stages during the upcoming winter season. A new national standards document is being developed to guide loadshedding schedules up to Stage 16.