Meta Description: Matric exams South Africa 2026: written papers run 13 October to 26 November. See the timetable, practical dates, election-day break, results and next steps. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer The 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) written examinations run from 13 October to 26 November 2026, with papers at 09:00 and 14:00 […]
Meta Description: How much did electricity tariffs rise in South Africa in 2026? Eskom direct customers saw 8.76% from 1 April and municipal bulk tariffs 9.01% from 1 July. See the details. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer Eskom’s direct customers faced an 8.76% tariff increase from 1 April 2026, and municipal bulk tariffs […]
Meta Description: What is Eskom’s energy availability factor in 2026? Year-to-date EAF was 66.97% in early August, with a best day of 82.04%. See what the number means and conflicts. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer Eskom’s year-to-date energy availability factor (EAF) was 66.97% in early August 2026, according to the coverage reviewed. The […]
Meta Description: When will load reduction end in South Africa? Eskom targets 2027, with Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal last, but province counts conflict. See what the sources say. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer Eskom’s target for ending load reduction is 2027, with Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal expected last, according to the coverage reviewed. Reports on […]
Meta Description: How many township customers were removed from load reduction in 2026? Eskom data reported about 1.196 million of 1.69 million customers by 4 August. See feeders and limits. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer By 4 August 2026, about 1.196 million of 1.69 million customers, or 70.8%, had been removed from load-reduction […]
Meta Description: What is the difference between load shedding and load reduction in 2026? Eskom reported 441 days without load shedding by 4 August. See how feeder-level curtailment works. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer Load shedding is a national, scheduled rotation of power cuts by stage. Load reduction is localised, feeder-level curtailment used […]
Meta Description: Why is youth unemployment in South Africa at 47.4%? Q2 2026 data show a 1.5 point rise for ages 15 to 34. See what the figure means, what is unknown and where to check. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer South Africa’s youth unemployment rate, for people aged 15 to 34, was […]
Meta Description: Is Operation Vulindlela delivering reform in 2026? Its Q1 report on 31 July called progress uneven, with 60% of freight logistics reforms delayed. See what is on track. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer Progress is uneven. Operation Vulindlela’s first-quarter 2026 report, published on 31 July 2026, described progress on reforms as […]
Meta Description: What growth do the World Bank and IMF forecast for South Africa in 2026? The World Bank says 1.0% and the IMF 1.4%, both before the Q2 contraction. See the numbers. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer The World Bank, on 11 June 2026, forecast South Africa’s 2026 growth at 1.0%, cut […]
Meta Description: What is the rand outlook for the rest of 2026? The rand touched R15.99 on 25 August and Investec forecasts a Q4 average of R15.90. See the forecasts and their limits. Last updated: 8 October 2026 Short Answer The rand touched R15.99 to the US dollar on 25 August 2026, according to eNCA, […]