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.
Author: Jonathan Santu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.