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Things you should never connect to a power strip.

Things you should never connect to a power strip.

January 18, 2023Emmanuel Balolage
A power strip is a length of an electrical socket that is attached to a flexible cable that plugs into an electrical receptacle. Click here for more.
How to quickly put out an electrical fire?

How to quickly put out an electrical fire?

January 18, 2023Emmanuel Balolage
An electrical fire is simply a failure or malfunction of an electrical component or wiring that can lead to an electrical fire. Click here for more.
Should I Consider Purchasing A Power Generator?

Should I Consider Purchasing A Power Generator?

December 15, 2022Emmanuel Balolage
A power generator is simply a device or machine capable of producing electricity. Click here for more.
What is a Power Outage?

What is a Power Outage?

September 22, 2022September 23, 2022Emmanuel Balolage
A power outage commonly known as Loadshedding is an interruption in the supply of electricity. Many causes can lead to a power outage. Click here for more.
All about electrical fire

All about electrical fire

August 17, 2022Emmanuel Balolage
An electric fire is simply a malfunction within the different electrical components of an equipment that can lead to an electrical fire. Click here for more.
Tips when buying electrical equipment online

Tips when buying electrical equipment online

August 16, 2022Emmanuel Balolage
With the progress of technology, online payment become the first solution for all our purchases. Tips before buying electrical equipment. Click here for more.
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.
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.
Tips to prepare for load shedding

Tips to prepare for load shedding

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021Jonathan Santu
No more stress on how you can prepare for load shedding, please check the tips given to have a better understanding and avoid some disaster. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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