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Positive GDP, the catalyst for Eskom Load-shedding?

Positive GDP, the catalyst for Eskom Load-shedding?

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom board member Nelisiwe Magubane made a very odd and somewhat surprising admission in front of an audience Click here for more.
City of Cape Town tariff increases Probed

City of Cape Town tariff increases Probed

August 19, 2019Jonathan Santu
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is investigating the City of Cape Town’s electricity tariff increase. Click here for more.
Cape Town’s dams hit 80%

Cape Town’s dams hit 80%

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019Jonathan Santu
According to the latest statistics released by the municipality, the dams in and around Cape Town has reached 80.6% capacity. Click here for more.
Eskom reports 20.7 billion rand loss

Eskom reports 20.7 billion rand loss

July 31, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has reported it's financial results for the 2019 financial year, posting a 20.7 billion rand net loss. Click here for more.
City Power Cyber Virus Attack

City Power Cyber Virus Attack

July 25, 2019Jonathan Santu
This morning, the city of Johannesburg was hit with a computer virus which resulted in a blackout to its internet technology system. Click here for more.
Eskom – National Debt Problem

Eskom – National Debt Problem

July 24, 2019Jonathan Santu
Tito Mboweni has unveiled a second, multi-billion rand bailout plan for Eskom, which would see the government increase borrowing and taxes.. Click here for more.
Planned electricity interruption to Hout Bay

Planned electricity interruption to Hout Bay

July 10, 2019Jonathan Santu
On Saturday, 20th of July an upgrade of the infrastructure to Hout Bay harbour and surrounding areas has been planned. Click here for more.
Eskom and Zesa|Zim’s Energy Problems

Eskom and Zesa|Zim’s Energy Problems

July 10, 2019Jonathan Santu
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Zimbabwe's power utility, ZESA, yesterday confirmed that they require at least US$14m a month to meet its.. Click here for more.
SONA: Special Funding announced to save Eskom

SONA: Special Funding announced to save Eskom

June 21, 2019Jonathan Santu
Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his state of the nation address. This year's SONA was the President's second. Click here for more.
City of Tshwane tariff increases for July 2019

City of Tshwane tariff increases for July 2019

June 20, 2019Jonathan Santu
In this article, we now focus on our residents who currently reside in City of Tshwane, who will also, like everyone else be largely... Click here for more.
Johannesburg tariff increases for July 2019

Johannesburg tariff increases for July 2019

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019Jonathan Santu
In this article, we look at how Johannesburg residents will be affected by these increases. Click here for more.
eThekwini tariff increase for July 2019

eThekwini tariff increase for July 2019

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019Jonathan Santu
In this article we focus in on residents in the eThekwini municipality and how this affects them. We will have a look at what exactly will.. Click here for more.
Cape Town Tariff Increase

Cape Town Tariff Increase

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019Jonathan Santu
Cape Town tariff structure released, set to take effect as of 1 July, 2019 Click here for more.
Eskom CEO resigns amid inconceivable demands

Eskom CEO resigns amid inconceivable demands

May 27, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom chief executive officer Phakamani Hadebe has tendered his resignation and will be leaving the debt-laden power utility at the end of.. Click here for more.
Experts scathing words on Eskom

Experts scathing words on Eskom

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019Jonathan Santu
Energy experts Ted Blom and Dr Grové Steyn, who serves on the Presidential Task Team on Eskom, shared some tough words on the energy utility Click here for more.
Solar Power System Projects in South Africa?

Solar Power System Projects in South Africa?

May 16, 2019Jonathan Santu
New solar power system project expected to save Wits university and KKI millions of rands in energy usuage.. Click here for more.
Utility Increases – Comparing Top 3 Cities

Utility Increases – Comparing Top 3 Cities

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019Jonathan Santu
Major cities around South Africa has tabled their budgets. We compare 3 of South Africa's biggest cities in terms of expected increases.. Click here for more.
“We can’t be sued” – Eskom vs class action suit

“We can’t be sued” – Eskom vs class action suit

April 9, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has seeked legal advice in response to news that it will be faced by a class action lawsuit by law firm, De Beers attorneys. Click here for more.
Eskom’s Winter Plan

Eskom’s Winter Plan

April 5, 2019Jonathan Santu
Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan along with Eskom board chairman, Jabu Mabuza has briefed the media with regards to winter plans.. Click here for more.
Eskom Annual Price Increase 2019/20

Eskom Annual Price Increase 2019/20

April 3, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has been approved an average annual increase for it's Eskom direct customers as well as municipal clients effective a of 1 April 2019 Click here for more.
Earn Free Rewards Through UBU

Earn Free Rewards Through UBU

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019Jonathan Santu
Powertime and UBU.world, has joined forces to bring you a great opportunity to get free rewards, goods and services! Click here for more.
How Tropical Storm Idai assisted nationwide Powercuts

How Tropical Storm Idai assisted nationwide Powercuts

March 20, 2019Jonathan Santu
The storm has had devastating consequences for South Africa as well. Although not deadly, the storm knocked down electricity and network... Click here for more.
Get Rewarded for Being a Great Tenant

Get Rewarded for Being a Great Tenant

March 15, 2019March 22, 2019Jonathan Santu
Flow is revolutionizing the way tenants rent, and live. Click here for more.
High Risk of Load-shedding-Eskom

High Risk of Load-shedding-Eskom

March 14, 2019Jonathan Santu
We have not had instances of load-shedding since the state-owned power utility systematically switched off our lights in mid February. Click here for more.
Eskom to receive conditional support – Mboweni

Eskom to receive conditional support – Mboweni

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019Jonathan Santu
The annual budget speech, tabled by finance minister Tito Mboweni in parliament yesterday, made an announcement about support for the... Click here for more.
A story of Success born out of Eskom’s failure

A story of Success born out of Eskom’s failure

February 20, 2019February 22, 2019Jonathan Santu
The situation at Eskom seem to be hitting new lows every other week. The past two weeks has seen the energy utility reintroduce the publi... Click here for more.
Stage 2 load-shedding warning!

Stage 2 load-shedding warning!

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has said that stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented as of Sunday, 10th of February, from 1pm to 10pm. Click here for more.
Eskom Rescue Plan

Eskom Rescue Plan

February 8, 2019February 11, 2019Jonathan Santu
At the SONA 2019, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa announced a very dramatic and bold decision to remodel Eskom... Click here for more.
SA’s TID Rollover

SA’s TID Rollover

February 7, 2019Jonathan Santu
Approximately seven million prepaid electricity meters in South Africa need to be reset before November 2024 as the system that runs... Click here for more.
Serious Decisions on Eskom

Serious Decisions on Eskom

February 6, 2019Jonathan Santu
Minister of trade and industry, Rob Davies, had some very interesting points and news to share about the troubling state-owned enterprised... Click here for more.

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