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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.
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.
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.
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.
Card fee increase

Card fee increase

March 30, 2020April 1, 2020Jonathan Santu
Card transaction fee increase but no fees on Instant ET and EFT payments. 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.
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.
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.
Support hours during the Christmas period

Support hours during the Christmas period

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019Jonathan Santu
Please take note of the support hours and tank you for your continued support and we look forward to hear from you again in the coming year. 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.
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.
National Heritage-Braai Day

National Heritage-Braai Day

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019Jonathan Santu
The aim of The National Braai Day initiative is to position National Heritage Day as South Africa’s annual day of celebration. Click here for more.
NERSA’s Three Year Tariff Price Hike plan

NERSA’s Three Year Tariff Price Hike plan

September 18, 2019September 25, 2019Jonathan Santu
NERSA, recently announced that the tariff price of electricity will be increased by 22.71% over the next three years. Click here for more.
7 things new Eskom CEO should focus on

7 things new Eskom CEO should focus on

September 5, 2019Jonathan Santu
Earlier this year, former Eskom CEO, Phakamani Hadebe stepped down as CEO citing extremely difficult and unimaginable demands 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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