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5 solutions that will make your life easy during load shedding.

5 solutions that will make your life easy during load shedding.

January 19, 2023Emmanuel Balolage
Load shedding is now part of our life, Waiting for it to be fixed won’t change the impact, it's the Time to take action. 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
National Shutdown Over Electricity

National Shutdown Over Electricity

February 28, 2020Jonathan Santu
Gauteng Electricity Movement threatens National Shutdown over Electricity. Click here for more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.

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