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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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Load Shedding Update!

Load Shedding Update!

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018Claire
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Solar Energy powering our 3rd airport. Whats next?

Solar Energy powering our 3rd airport. Whats next?

November 3, 2016Claire
South Africa’s mass exposure to direct sunlight makes the country a prime location for solar power. Click here for more.

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