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How to stay safe when working with electricity

How to stay safe when working with electricity

July 21, 2022Emmanuel Balolage
Electricity is one of the most dangerous element in the world, Working with it can be really dangerous. This article will definitely save... Click here for more.
Tariff Increase – July 2022

Tariff Increase – July 2022

June 23, 2022June 30, 2022Emmanuel Balolage
Tariff increases on the electricity rate have been implemented for the last 3 years. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) Click here for more.
Advantages Of Using Prepaid Meter

Advantages Of Using Prepaid Meter

June 23, 2022Emmanuel Balolage
A prepaid meter is a smarter digital electricity device meter also known as a key “card meter”, that in a sense work in a “pay as you go” Click here for more.
How To Save Electricity In Winter

How To Save Electricity In Winter

June 21, 2022Emmanuel Balolage
The best way to save electricity is to first understand how you are spending your electricity. Click here for more.
The launch of the Eskom Load-shedding rocket

The launch of the Eskom Load-shedding rocket

May 24, 2022Emmanuel Balolage
Since the beginning of the fall season Eskom has implemented the load shedding festival, is there any hope for a definitive suspension? Click here for more.

Eskom sees extra diesel costs

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022Crosby Hunda
Eskom expects a R21 billion surge in diesel costs amid coal plant outages Click here for more.

Protection from scammers

February 25, 2022Crosby Hunda
Scammers are very experienced when they attempt to get your personal details and money. You have to be alert and protect yourself from being scammed. Everyone is a target when it comes to scamming. Click here for more.
Pay your bill online in 1 click on Powertime

Pay your bill online in 1 click on Powertime

February 22, 2022May 25, 2022Claire
Pay any of your bills online in one click, at any time and from anywhere with Powertime 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.
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.
5 Things To Do When The Lights Go Out

5 Things To Do When The Lights Go Out

February 25, 2021February 26, 2021Jonathan Santu
South Africa has recently been thrust into darkness by state-owned due to operational power outages. but no stress when the lights go out. 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.
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.
South Africa Lockdown Level 3

South Africa Lockdown Level 3

May 28, 2020Jonathan Santu
On Sunday 24th May 2020 the president announced that the whole country will be moving to alert level 3 as from 01 June 2020. 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.
Lockdown avoids massive surge in Covid-19

Lockdown avoids massive surge in Covid-19

April 30, 2020Jonathan Santu
Here are the do's and don'ts on Level 4, starting on 1st May, as outlined by the president due to the pandemic Covid-19 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.
Supported Services on Powertime

Supported Services on Powertime

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019Jonathan Santu
These are the municipalities or services we currently support on our platform. please contact our support for further information. 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.
Cosatu wants action to be taken

Cosatu wants action to be taken

October 18, 2019Jonathan Santu
COSATU slammed Eskom and it's shareholders, after Stage 2 load-shedding was announced early Wednesday morning. Click here for more.
Eskom To Implement Stage 2 load-shedding

Eskom To Implement Stage 2 load-shedding

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019Jonathan Santu
In a statement this morning, Eskom has announced that it will be implementing stage 2 load-shedding today, between 9:00 and 23:00. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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