Load Shedding likely to continue
Brace yourself South Africa as load shedding likely to continue. The impact of load shedding over the past 10 year could be a high as R338b. Click here for more.
Load Shedding likely to continue
Brace yourself South Africa, According to Chief Executive Officer of Eskom Andre De Ruyter – It is hard to say when enough generating capacity will be available, as he said in a statement: R ...
How Energy Savings Helps The Environment!
Saving energy saves the environment: Between our energy use and the environment, there is a direct connection, although it may not be that apparent. By consuming less power, the amount of toxic fumes ...
What is an Electricity Tariff?
Electricity is a basic need that all of us can not live without. I say that, but sadly, some of our people still live without electricity and this is the case for many poverty stricken households. Rec ...
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 ...
How Energy Savings Helps The Environment!
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?
"The likelihood of reaching stage 8 is low" that means stage 8 load shedding is erroneous and incorrect. Click here for more.
Are you experiencing slow internet?
The international cable downtime has effected most large ISPs and cause slow internet. Leon Thevenin is tasked with repairing the breaks. 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.
Supported Services on Powertime
These are the municipalities or services we currently support on our platform. please contact our support for further information. Click here for more.
Tips to prepare for load shedding
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.
Support hours during the Christmas period
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 has recently come out and issued stern warnings about possible disconnections to municipalities situated in the Manguang Metropol... 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.
Who is Eskom’s New CEO?
Eskom announced on Monday the 18th of November, it has employed finally, a new CEO. Click here for more.
Capacity In Danger Zone – Says Eskom
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
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
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.