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Stage 8

Ramokgopa blames ‘perfect storm’ for bumped-up blackouts, but says ‘lessons’ were learnt – here they are

South Africa

Ramokgopa blames ‘perfect storm’ for bumped-up blackouts, but says ‘lessons’ were learnt – here they are

By Victoria O’Regan

Deadlocked Eskom wage talks to resume on 13 June, unions to consolidate demands

Business Maverick

Deadlocked Eskom wage talks to resume on 13 June, unions to consolidate demands

By Ed Stoddard

Eskom wage talks remain deadlocked after unions reject latest 5.25% pay rise offer

Business Maverick

Eskom wage talks remain deadlocked after unions reject latest 5.25% pay rise offer

By Ed Stoddard

Stalemate looms after Eskom raises wage hike offer from 3.75% to 4.5%

Business Maverick

Stalemate looms after Eskom raises wage hike offer from 3.75% to 4.5%

By Ed Stoddard

The 2023 Winter of Discontent is upon us — and we’re facing it more divided than ever

South Africa

The 2023 Winter of Discontent is upon us — and we’re facing it more divided than ever

By Stephen Grootes

Eskom’s Stage 8 warning is a chilling prospect for SA’s economy

Business Maverick

Eskom’s Stage 8 warning is a chilling prospect for SA’s economy

By Ed Stoddard

Eskom heads into cold winter season on backfoot beneath shadow of Stage 8 blackouts

Politics

Eskom heads into cold winter season on backfoot beneath shadow of Stage 8 blackouts

By Victoria O’Regan

Shedding some light on Eskom’s eight stages of grief and pain

Business Maverick

Shedding some light on Eskom’s eight stages of grief and pain

By Victoria O’Regan

Waking up to Stage 6, now Eskom execs are fighting to fend off Stage 8 power cuts

Business Maverick

Waking up to Stage 6, now Eskom execs are fighting to fend off Stage 8 power cuts

By Ferial Haffajee