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Mining companies plan on Electricity

Mining companies plan on Electricity

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020Jonathan Santu
Mining: Several south African mines could possibly have their own power generation capacity to avoid the impact of load shedding. Click here for more.
Bailout Eskom’s plan was rejected by Solidarity.

Bailout Eskom’s plan was rejected by Solidarity.

February 21, 2020February 26, 2020Jonathan Santu
plan of using government employees' pension in order to cut debt of Eskom must be stopped said Solidarity. Solidarity started legal plan Click here for more.
How Energy Savings Helps The Environment!

How Energy Savings Helps The Environment!

January 27, 2020Jonathan Santu
Although your own energy saving adjustments may seem inconsequential, small steps become great leaps to help the environment. Click here for more.
Did Eskom implement stage 8 load shedding?

Did Eskom implement stage 8 load shedding?

January 23, 2020Jonathan Santu
"The likelihood of reaching stage 8 is low" that means stage 8 load shedding is erroneous and incorrect. Click here for more.
Are you experiencing slow internet?

Are you experiencing slow internet?

January 23, 2020Jonathan Santu
The international cable downtime has effected most large ISPs and cause slow internet. Leon Thevenin is tasked with repairing the breaks. Click here for more.
Eskom’s Municipal Disconnection Operation

Eskom’s Municipal Disconnection Operation

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has recently come out and issued stern warnings about possible disconnections to municipalities situated in the Manguang Metropol... Click here for more.
Who is Eskom’s New CEO?

Who is Eskom’s New CEO?

November 21, 2019November 26, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom announced on Monday the 18th of November, it has employed finally, a new CEO. Click here for more.

Capacity In Danger Zone – Says Eskom

November 21, 2019Jonathan Santu
Ailing South African power and energy utility Eskom, has today provided an update on the current situation with regards to the power grid. Click here for more.
Unpacking IRP2019

Unpacking IRP2019

October 22, 2019Jonathan Santu
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, has finally released it's much awaited IRP (Integrated Resource Plan) on Friday past. Click here for more.
Load-shedding Suspended

Load-shedding Suspended

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has suspended load-shedding for today, and the outlook and possibilities for the rest of the week remains a very low possibility. Click here for more.
Stage 1 load-shedding current , Stage 2 possibility

Stage 1 load-shedding current , Stage 2 possibility

October 18, 2019Jonathan Santu
The state-owned enterprise, Eskom, has downgraded stage level for load-shedding to stage 1. Click here for more.
New Municipalities Supported

New Municipalities Supported

October 15, 2019Jonathan Santu
Please be advised that as of the 1st of October, 2019, we have gained support for the following municipalities Click here for more.
Newcastle Municipality to keep the lights on

Newcastle Municipality to keep the lights on

October 9, 2019Jonathan Santu
Residents of the Newcastle municipality can breath easy, at least for now. The Pietermartizberg High Court yesterday ruled against Eskom Click here for more.
Nuclear still a Possibility

Nuclear still a Possibility

September 25, 2019Jonathan Santu
The South African government is looking at nuclear energy solutions in the long-term energy strategy - Minister of mineral resources and energy, Gwede Mantashe Click here for more.
National Heritage-Braai Day

National Heritage-Braai Day

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019Jonathan Santu
The aim of The National Braai Day initiative is to position National Heritage Day as South Africa’s annual day of celebration. Click here for more.
NERSA’s Three Year Tariff Price Hike plan

NERSA’s Three Year Tariff Price Hike plan

September 18, 2019September 25, 2019Jonathan Santu
NERSA, recently announced that the tariff price of electricity will be increased by 22.71% over the next three years. Click here for more.
7 things new Eskom CEO should focus on

7 things new Eskom CEO should focus on

September 5, 2019Jonathan Santu
Earlier this year, former Eskom CEO, Phakamani Hadebe stepped down as CEO citing extremely difficult and unimaginable demands Click here for more.
Climate Change taking it’s toll on market

Climate Change taking it’s toll on market

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019Jonathan Santu
Everywhere, across the globe one can begin to see the effects of climate change, specifically with regards to weather patterns. Click here for more.
African Power and Energy Elites Awards 2020

African Power and Energy Elites Awards 2020

August 26, 2019Jonathan Santu
The African Power and Energy Elite publication and the African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards have combined for their 2020 editions.. Click here for more.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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