Installing a Solar Water Heater
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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 ...
Eskom appoints new CEO
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Cape town to prepare for more rain
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10 no-cost ways of saving electricity
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Eskom appoints new CEO
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Is Renewable Energy the Answer for South Africa?
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Common winter electrical problems and how to avoid them.
Noticing issues before they become a problem can help prevent costly repairs and uncomfortable conditions. Often accompanied by cold and precipitous conditions, Click here for more.
Eskom claims electricity grid is stable for winter
As SA heads into winter months where the country usually experiences high electricity demand and usage, questions has already arisen as to Click here for more.
Cape Town welcomes the much-needed rain.
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Nersa calls out to public to comment on Eskom’s request to increase tariffs
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City of Cape Town electricity tariff inc 15% VAT
The National energy regulator of SouthAfrica (Nersa) has approved a 5.23% average price increase which will be implemented on 1 April 2018 for Eskom direct customers and a 7.32 Click here for more.
VAT to increase to 15%from 1 April
Finance minister Malusi Gigaba has announced that South Africa will see its first VAT Click here for more.
Nersa grants Eskom 5.23% tariff increase
The power utility wants to recover about R66 billion through the regulatory clearing account, which works by allowing Eskom to apply Click here for more.
Eskom wants a 30% price increase
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Smart meters|are they worth it?
A smart meter is an advanced type of digital electricity meter that records when, and how much, electricity is consumed and deducts from the amount consumed Click here for more.
How to save electricity using a geyser blanket
The geyser is probably the most energy-consuming appliance one might own. On average, it represents between 25% and 40% of the total amount of the electricity bill. Click here for more.
Free Basic Electricity?
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Tariff Basics Explained!
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My funds was taken but no token?!
Have you ever experienced a moment where you bought a token but received full value or any token at all? Click here for more.
VAT increase was unavoidable, or was it?
The minister of finance has announced the 1 percentage increase in Value added tax to 15 percentage Click here for more.
New Home Tech to help save electricity in 2018
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New Home Tech to help save electricity in 2018
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NERSA grants Eskom only 5.23% tariff increase.
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) on Friday approved a revenue Click here for more.
What can l do to save water?
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Approaching Day-Zero
The day where taps all over the mother city runs dry is approaching, very quickly. Click here for more.
Nuclear Generated Electricity | Is it worth it?
In 2014 the government took an about-turn in its approach to the nuclear build, displaying a sudden urgency to seal a large deal with Russia. The speedy and secretive manner in which government initiated a process with massive and long-term cost implications, Click here for more.
Dear Santa, l can explain..|Powertime holiday support hours
COMPLIMENTS OF THE FESTIVE SEASON!!!! STAY POWERED UP WITH POWERTIME. Please kindly note of the festive holiday... Click here for more.
Cape Town Water Situation
One article from the City of Cape Town said that "The time to save water is when there is water to save". As the dam levels continues to deteriorate the City Municipality continues to impose strict measures Click here for more.
Nersa urged to reject Eskom tariff increase.
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called on energy regulator Nersa to reject Eskom’s request for a 19.9% tariff increase. The union says Eskom is misusing its power over South Africans grossly. Click here for more.
The Cape Town Water Situation
One article from the City of Cape Town said that "The time to save water is when there is water to save". As the dam levels continues to deteriorate the City Municipality continues to impose strict measures to save water, however in this article we will look at the current status of the dams as they are the main source of usable water and how residents can help fight this situation Click here for more.