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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.
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.
Not out of the woods yet – Mid month Load shedding

Not out of the woods yet – Mid month Load shedding

January 23, 2019Jonathan Santu
The situation has been relieved slightly due to the powercuts although it might make a comeback after mid-Jan, with many factories and busi.. Click here for more.
Current state of Climate Change

Current state of Climate Change

January 23, 2019Jonathan Santu
The current state of climate change is dire, global warming is increasing at an alarming rate over the past decades/millennia. Click here for more.
Eskom’s dramatic tariff increase

Eskom’s dramatic tariff increase

January 23, 2019Jonathan Santu
The price for electricity has dramatically outmatched inflation over the past decade. Eskom recently won a court case which would allow... Click here for more.
Public’s Plea to Eskom – NERSA Public Hearings

Public’s Plea to Eskom – NERSA Public Hearings

January 22, 2019Jonathan Santu
NERSA have begun their annual public hearings recently which will run over three weeks... Click here for more.
New Solar Plant To Provide Energy to 100 000 Households

New Solar Plant To Provide Energy to 100 000 Households

December 17, 2018December 18, 2018Claire
A new solar power plant has recently been launched in the Northern Cape, close to Upington. It is said that this plant would be able to... Click here for more.
Cape Town server offline

Cape Town server offline

December 13, 2018December 18, 2018Jonathan Santu
Just a friendly notification that the City of Cape Town's electricity prepayment vending system have been offline this morning.. Click here for more.
Stage 2 Load-Shedding!

Stage 2 Load-Shedding!

December 4, 2018Jonathan Santu
Eskom has implemented stage 2 load-shedding country wide. It's very important to stay ahead and make sure you.. Click here for more.
Understanding your Powertime Profile and Festive Operating times

Understanding your Powertime Profile and Festive Operating times

November 27, 2018December 19, 2018Jonathan Santu
You might have had a few concerns or questions while you go about making your prepaid electricity sales through our platform.. Click here for more.
New Toilet Technology can save consumers on their water bill

New Toilet Technology can save consumers on their water bill

November 21, 2018Jonathan Santu
Theoretically, this new toilet can save you up to 30% on your water bill.. Click here for more.
Eskom Load-shedding Concerns

Eskom Load-shedding Concerns

November 21, 2018Jonathan Santu
This past Sunday, Eskom has had to implement stage 1 rotational load-shedding.. Click here for more.
Eskom feels it’s entitled to a 90% tariff hike

Eskom feels it’s entitled to a 90% tariff hike

October 26, 2018October 26, 2018Jonathan Santu
According energy analyst, Ted Blom, the state-owned enterprise Eskom feels that they are entitled to hike fees by.. Click here for more.
Main points from the mid-term budget speech

Main points from the mid-term budget speech

October 25, 2018October 26, 2018Jonathan Santu
In case you have missed the important mid-term budget speech yesterday, here is a short recap of some important points to take note of: Click here for more.
Stellenbosch Municipality Supported!

Stellenbosch Municipality Supported!

October 2, 2018October 26, 2018Jonathan Santu
Urgent notice: After weeks of hard work on our side, we are pleased to announce that we have successfully resolved the vending issues with... Click here for more.
Support Hours

Support Hours

September 26, 2018Jonathan Santu
To all our valued customers and potential clients, please be advise of our support hours. If you require any assistance... Click here for more.
Eskom in a ‘heap’ of trouble

Eskom in a ‘heap’ of trouble

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018Jonathan Santu
According to reports, Eskom released a statement on Monday evening confirming that they have only 20 days of coal supply left at 10 of 15... Click here for more.

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