10 fun facts about Durban
We all know Durban for the warm, subtropical weather and the vast beaches, but there are a few things you might not know about Durban yet. Click here for more.
Prepaid Meter Error Codes
Prepaid electricity in the main, is quite a good concept to look into if you are still running a post paid system and are struggling with exorbitant monthly fees and costs. If you are controlling your ...
Load shedding will likely last for 5 years
The electricity utility applied level 2 load shedding as it struggles to recover from a number of breakdowns. South Africans have again been cautioned to become acclimated to control power outages fo ...
Energy saving tips for spring season
As we are heading to the summer season, there is quite a difference in the usage of electricity between winter and summer. You can also save a lot of money and energy during summer season. As most of ...
Load Shedding to be continued….
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 much working class will pay this month?
Working class South Africans will pay fundamentally more for power this month as Eskom power tariffs increased by 15.63% on 1 April 2021. This comes after the power utility and the National Energy of ...
More Load Shedding or Another Electricity Tariff Increase?
Daily load shedding could become a reality for South Africans again, depending on the outcome of Eskom’s proposal for a tariff increase. Click here for more.
What are the advantages of prepaid electricity?
There has been a shift regarding consumers' perception of prepaid electricity and this change can be accounted for quite logically. Click here for more.
It’s Christmas, share the power!
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Why is there no load shedding anymore ?
Load shedding, is something that all South Africans are very familiar with. However lately we experience it way less. Why? Click here for more.
Find out more about the award that Powertime won today in France
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5 times you really don’t want to run out of electricity
There are a few situations when you really don't want to run out of electricity. Powertime described 5 for you. Click here for more.
The new standard in electricity saving: LED lighting
Today’s LED lights last longer, are more durable, more efficient, can provide excellent light and reduce your electricity bill drastically. Click here for more.
SA renewable electricity production program under threat
Eskom is slowing down SA’s renewable electricity program by not supporting the Independant Power Producers due to financial restraints. Click here for more.
Windows and screen, the new electricity sources
Any glass sheet can now generate electricity by absorbing sunlight thanks to fully transparent solar cells, even your phone. Click here for more.
Reduce your energy bill and your footprint with energy monitors
Energy monitors can track your energy consumption so you can change your habits and reduce your footprint and your energy bill. Discover more Click here for more.
A cheaper and eco-friendly alternative for your hot water
Saving energy and cut your electricity bill is not easy, so Powertime gives you tips. Here is an alternative for your hot water Click here for more.
Save Electricity thanks to affordable home automation!
Save Electricity by having appliances in your home switch on and off automatically! Does it seem to be science fiction? It is not anymore! Click here for more.
Mobile apps: the 5 most useful apps in South Africa
Powertime has made a selection of the 5 most useful mobile apps in South Africa for you! Click here for more.
Electricity for South Africa
A step towards the end of load-shedding! Medupi is now generating power for the grid, increasing finally the SA electricity prodution Click here for more.
Save Electricity and money with small but brilliant innovations
It is no longer necessary to invest in large and expensive products to save energy! Have a look at two of these brilliant innovations Click here for more.
Who is South Africa buying electricity from?
Load sheddings happen because South Africa does not produce enough electricity. So who is Eskom buying electricity from? Click here for more.
How to Cut your Electricity Bill
The budget you have to allocate to your electricity bill is increasing every year. Get tips to save money from your electricity bill here. Click here for more.
How to buy airtime online?
What do you do when it is 1 am and you desperately need airtime? You go online and expect to get some airtime fast, but how easy is it? Click here for more.
How to save Electricity and money from your geyser?
Your geyser represents on average 40% of the total amount of your electricity bill. You want to know how to reduce it? Read this. Click here for more.
Grid Watch apps : How reliable are they?
Sometimes your load shedding app is wrong, and you experience an unexpected electricity cut down. How can grid watch apps be wrong? Click here for more.
Joburg suburb to get electricity off-grid
Citizen's intitiative in Joburg suburb Parkhurst to get electricity off-grid and become a green city is about to be financed by banks Click here for more.
#PowerYourCity – 10 fun facts about Johannesburg
10 funny facts about Johannesburg. Lets switch on the power and shed some light on the city and its mysteries! #PowerYourCity Click here for more.
How do prepaid electricity meters work?
You have always wondered how you get electricity from a 20 digits token? Here is what you need to know about prepaid electricity meters. Click here for more.
A way out of load-shedding in Cape Town?
You still wonder how Cape Town total blackout looks like? Thi city does. And decided to put an end to load-shedding. Find out how here. Click here for more.
Why do we experience electricity tariffs increase?
You want to know why your electricity tariffs increase every year? Here are some answers. Click here for more.
Municipal Electricity Tariffs increase on 1st July !
1st July is coming soon with new electricity tariffs! Check our article to know more to top up at the best rate for you. Click here for more.
Electricity from living plants to power streetlights, wifi & cellphones
Dutch scientists have developed a revolutionary system that can generate electricity from living plants such as rice growing in paddy fields. Click here for more.
Showcase your talent. Show Off your City. Win 100 Bucks !
Send a picture of one of the 60+ SA municipalities we serve to mycity@powertime.co.za and Get the chance to Win 100 Bucks on your PAYGENIUS wallet Click here for more.
10 Electrifying pictures of lightning in South Africa
There are few things as spectacular as lightning, and marvellous displays can be seen all over South Africa at certain times of the year. Click here for more.