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Increment in electricity price.

Increment in electricity price.

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Jonathan Santu
There will be a massive increment hikes for South Africa. The increment was incompletely being driven by... Click here for more.
Prepaid Meter Error Codes

Prepaid Meter Error Codes

October 26, 2021October 27, 2021Jonathan Santu
Prepaid electricity too, are not without it's error and issues and below we will discuss some very common errors.. Click here for more.
Load shedding will likely last for 5 years

Load shedding will likely last for 5 years

October 18, 2021Jonathan Santu
The electricity utility applied level 2 load shedding, how long will load shedding last? Click here for more.
Energy saving tips for spring season

Energy saving tips for spring season

September 23, 2021Jonathan Santu
There is quite a difference in the usage of electricity between winter season and summer season. here are the tips to save energy. Click here for more.
Tariff Increase 1 July 2021

Tariff Increase 1 July 2021

June 29, 2021Jonathan Santu
From 1 July 2021, occupants will pay 2% more for property rates, power rates will go up by 14.59%, water and sterilization..... Click here for more.
Ramaphosa supports correction to Electricity

Ramaphosa supports correction to Electricity

June 24, 2021Jonathan Santu
Ramaphosa reported that the public authority has supported the revision of Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act for the energy area Click here for more.
Load Shedding to be continued….

Load Shedding to be continued….

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021Jonathan Santu
Brace yourself South Africa as load shedding likely to continue. The impact of load shedding over the past 10 year could be a high as R338b. Click here for more.
Cost-reflective of Water and Power in S.A.

Cost-reflective of Water and Power in S.A.

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021Jonathan Santu
Municipality is advised to implement cost-reflective tariffs and provincial treasures will assist to implement such cost-reflective tariffs Click here for more.
How much working class will pay this month?

How much working class will pay this month?

April 21, 2021Jonathan Santu
Working class South Africans will pay fundamentally more for power this month... Click here for more.
WhatsApp now Support: Get in touch with us!

WhatsApp now Support: Get in touch with us!

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021Jonathan Santu
We're excited to announce that we have decided to add WhatsApp to our support channels! This is just another way we are looking to get clo.. Click here for more.
The global electricity to recover in 2021

The global electricity to recover in 2021

January 26, 2021Jonathan Santu
In 2021 it would have predicted that the energy requirement is intended to grow with 3%, the global demand will be high. Click here for more.
Load shedding is suspended.

Load shedding is suspended.

January 26, 2021Jonathan Santu
No load shedding anytime soon, Eskom teams have been making headway in returning multiple units to serve over the past 24hours. Click here for more.
Wave Power

Wave Power

November 26, 2020Jonathan Santu
Do you know that The wind produce waves which lead to waves produce energy? Click here for more.
In 3 Years time, Eskom load-shedding will triple

In 3 Years time, Eskom load-shedding will triple

October 15, 2020Jonathan Santu
Not only will load-shedding continue over next few years - it will get worst. South African should expect 4,500GWh of load-shedding in 2022. Click here for more.
7 Ways to Solar Power your Home

7 Ways to Solar Power your Home

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020Jonathan Santu
Use solar power your home, save money, and help the environment. Click here for more.
2020 Could be worst year yet for load shedding!

2020 Could be worst year yet for load shedding!

August 25, 2020Jonathan Santu
No one knows for certain if load shedding will be necessary, however there is also an increase risk of unplanned outages during the summer. Click here for more.
Contract-Worsening load-shedding

Contract-Worsening load-shedding

July 28, 2020Jonathan Santu
Eskom's mishandling of a repair contract led to the closure of its Camden power plant that worsened power cuts in South Africa. Click here for more.
FAQ’s on Free Basic Electricity

FAQ’s on Free Basic Electricity

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020Jonathan Santu
We look answering some questions with regards to free basic electricity, please share if you know anyone wanting to know more.. Click here for more.
keep the warm during winter

keep the warm during winter

July 22, 2020Jonathan Santu
Ensure you have necessary equipment for winter to keep you and your family safe and warm, without going over your electricity budget bill. Click here for more.
Save on Electricity This Month

Save on Electricity This Month

June 25, 2020June 26, 2020Jonathan Santu
With winter in full swing, we take a look at some tips and tricks you could use this month and in the months to come. helping you to save.. Click here for more.
Solar Energy for the future

Solar Energy for the future

June 24, 2020Jonathan Santu
Solar energy that are produce can be stored in batteries to use in a later stage. Here are the advantage and disadvantage of Solar Energy. Click here for more.
Saving electricity in winter

Saving electricity in winter

June 24, 2020Jonathan Santu
we tend to use our electric temperature heater regularly. We spend more time with other devices, here is the tips on how to save in winter.. Click here for more.
Current Situation of Diesel in South Africa

Current Situation of Diesel in South Africa

May 29, 2020Jonathan Santu
The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) can confirm that there is currently a shortage of diesel in the country Click here for more.
Increase on Electricity’s prices

Increase on Electricity’s prices

May 28, 2020Jonathan Santu
because the price of Eskom electricity is below the efficient cost that it takes to produce that electricity, Increase is essential. Click here for more.
No load-shedding during winter

No load-shedding during winter

May 26, 2020Jonathan Santu
The risk of the load-shedding is always there, Eskom expects to go through the winter without having to implement load-shedding. Click here for more.
Energy produced by wind and solar

Energy produced by wind and solar

March 30, 2020Jonathan Santu
In the middle year of 2019, records showed that 38.9 per cent energy was produced by wind solar, hydro and other renewable. Click here for more.
What is an Electricity Tariff?

What is an Electricity Tariff?

March 30, 2020March 31, 2020Jonathan Santu
Recently, we have been inundated with request about electricity tariffs. Mostly with regards to why certain some users are receiving less... Click here for more.
IS SA Reserve Bank in trouble due to Covid 19?

IS SA Reserve Bank in trouble due to Covid 19?

March 27, 2020Jonathan Santu
The bank has cut the interest rate by 100 basis points. this means you will be paying less interest on debts such as home loans... Click here for more.
National Shutdown Over Electricity

National Shutdown Over Electricity

February 28, 2020Jonathan Santu
Gauteng Electricity Movement threatens National Shutdown over Electricity. Click here for more.
Short-term solution on Eskom’s crisis

Short-term solution on Eskom’s crisis

February 27, 2020Jonathan Santu
Do the solutions on the crisis that come from claims address the fundamental Eskom's uncertain financial position? What else can be done? Click here for more.

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