5 Things To Do When The Lights Go Out
South Africa has recently been thrust into darkness by state-owned due to operational power outages. but no stress when the lights go out. Click here for more.
5 Things To Do When The Lights Go Out
South Africa has recently been thrust into darkness by state-owned enterprise Eskom due to operational power outages which is a major cause for concern citizen and economy alike. However it doesn ...
The global electricity to recover in 2021
In March 2020 the word was named as a global pandemic. A lot of infrastructures were affected by this. The commercial sector was also partly affected by this Covid-19 which led to a 2% drop in the glo ...
Wave Power
Wave power is manufacture by the up and down movement of the floating tool are located on top of the ocean. The wind produce waves which lead to waves produce energy. The bigger the distance, the long ...
7 Ways to Solar Power your Home
We all by now know, that the electricity supply in South Africa is pretty much unstable. At any moment, we could be plunged into darkness for hours on end. With winter fast approaching, this would mos ...
2020 Could be worst year yet for load shedding!
There will likely be no more load shedding this weekend, Eskom says, after blackouts resumed this week- but that respite seems unlikely to last according to Eskom, the latest round of load shedding is ...
The global electricity to recover in 2021
In 2021 it would have predicted that the energy requirement is intended to grow with 3%, the global demand will be high. Click here for more.
Load shedding is suspended.
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.
Wave Power
Do you know that The wind produce waves which lead to waves produce energy? Click here for more.
In 3 Years time, Eskom load-shedding will triple
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.
Card Approvals
Please note that we have recently updated our security with regards to adding a credit card to your profile. Click here for more.
Understanding your electricity bill, tarrifs
Here are the three main reasons why the amount of electricity you get from a given amount purchased may differ. electricity bill.. Click here for more.
7 Ways to Solar Power your Home
Use solar power your home, save money, and help the environment. Click here for more.
2020 Could be worst year yet for load shedding!
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
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.
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.
keep the warm during winter
Ensure you have necessary equipment for winter to keep you and your family safe and warm, without going over your electricity budget bill. Click here for more.
Meter Error – What Do They Mean?
Prepaid electricity too, are not without it's error and issues and below we will discuss some very common errors.. 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.
Solar Energy for the future
Solar energy that are produce can be stored in batteries to use in a later stage. Here are the advantage and disadvantage of Solar Energy. Click here for more.
Saving electricity in winter
we tend to use our electric temperature heater regularly. We spend more time with other devices, here is the tips on how to save in winter.. Click here for more.
Current Situation of Diesel in South Africa
The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) can confirm that there is currently a shortage of diesel in the country Click here for more.
South Africa Lockdown Level 3
On Sunday 24th May 2020 the president announced that the whole country will be moving to alert level 3 as from 01 June 2020. Click here for more.
Increase on Electricity’s prices
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.
No load-shedding during winter
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.
Lockdown avoids massive surge in Covid-19
Here are the do's and don'ts on Level 4, starting on 1st May, as outlined by the president due to the pandemic Covid-19 Click here for more.
Card fee increase
Card transaction fee increase but no fees on Instant ET and EFT payments. Click here for more.
Energy produced by wind and solar
In the middle year of 2019, records showed that 38.9 per cent energy was produced by wind solar, hydro and other renewable. Click here for more.
National Lockdown: Powertime news
You can swiftly buy Electricity, Airtime or pay your prepaid bill via Credit card, Instant EFT or EFT. Powertime smarter Power for you. Click here for more.
What is an Electricity Tariff?
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.
IS SA Reserve Bank in trouble due to Covid 19?
The bank has cut the interest rate by 100 basis points. this means you will be paying less interest on debts such as home loans... Click here for more.
National Shutdown Over Electricity
Gauteng Electricity Movement threatens National Shutdown over Electricity. Click here for more.
Short-term solution on Eskom’s crisis
Do the solutions on the crisis that come from claims address the fundamental Eskom's uncertain financial position? What else can be done? Click here for more.
Mining companies plan on Electricity
Mining: Several south African mines could possibly have their own power generation capacity to avoid the impact of load shedding. Click here for more.
Bailout Eskom’s plan was rejected by Solidarity.
plan of using government employees' pension in order to cut debt of Eskom must be stopped said Solidarity. Solidarity started legal plan Click here for more.