Unpacking IRP2019
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.
Unpacking IRP2019
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, has finally released it’s much awaited IRP (Integrated Resource Plan) on Friday past. So if you’re not already aware of this new energ ...
Load-shedding Suspended
This week, we have some more positive news other than the Boks making it through to the semi-finals of the world cup! Eskom has suspended load-shedding for today, and the outlook and possibilities for ...
Stage 1 load-shedding current , Stage 2 possibility
The state-owned enterprise, Eskom, has downgraded stage level for load-shedding to stage 1. This is the case at the time of writing but there still remains the strong possibility that the stage level ...
New Municipalities Supported
Dear User, Please be advised that as of the 1st of October, 2019, we have gained support for the following municipalities: DCL Metering Dynamic Prepaid Watelec Zotos Ventures Matzikama Municipality On ...
Newcastle Municipality to keep the lights on
Residents of the Newcastle municipality can breath easy, at least for now. The Pietermartizberg High Court yesterday ruled against Eskom’s decision to shut down the electricity supply to the mun ...
Load-shedding Suspended
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 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
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
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.
New Municipalities Supported
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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?
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
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is investigating the City of Cape Town’s electricity tariff increase. Click here for more.
Cape Town’s dams hit 80%
According to the latest statistics released by the municipality, the dams in and around Cape Town has reached 80.6% capacity. Click here for more.
Eskom reports 20.7 billion rand loss
Eskom has reported it's financial results for the 2019 financial year, posting a 20.7 billion rand net loss. Click here for more.
Save on Electricity This Month
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.
City Power Cyber Virus Attack
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 – National Debt Problem
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
On Saturday, 20th of July an upgrade of the infrastructure to Hout Bay harbour and surrounding areas has been planned. Click here for more.
Eskom and Zesa|Zim’s Energy Problems
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.
SONA: Special Funding announced to save Eskom
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
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
In this article, we look at how Johannesburg residents will be affected by these increases. Click here for more.
eThekwini tariff increase for July 2019
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.
FAQ’s on Free Basic Electricity
We look answering some questions with regards to free basic electricity, please share if you know anyone wanting to know more.. Click here for more.
Cape Town Tariff Increase
Cape Town tariff structure released, set to take effect as of 1 July, 2019 Click here for more.
Supported Services on Powertime
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Eskom CEO resigns amid inconceivable demands
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.