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Increment in electricity price.

Increment in electricity price.

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Jonathan Santu
There will be a massive increment hikes for South Africa. The increment was incompletely being driven by... Click here for more.
Load shedding will likely last for 5 years

Load shedding will likely last for 5 years

October 18, 2021Jonathan Santu
The electricity utility applied level 2 load shedding, how long will load shedding last? Click here for more.
Tariff Increase 1 July 2021

Tariff Increase 1 July 2021

June 29, 2021Jonathan Santu
From 1 July 2021, occupants will pay 2% more for property rates, power rates will go up by 14.59%, water and sterilization..... Click here for more.
Tips to prepare for load shedding

Tips to prepare for load shedding

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021Jonathan Santu
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.
How much working class will pay this month?

How much working class will pay this month?

April 21, 2021Jonathan Santu
Working class South Africans will pay fundamentally more for power this month... Click here for more.
The global electricity to recover in 2021

The global electricity to recover in 2021

January 26, 2021Jonathan Santu
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.

Load shedding is suspended.

January 26, 2021Jonathan Santu
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.
In 3 Years time, Eskom load-shedding will triple

In 3 Years time, Eskom load-shedding will triple

October 15, 2020Jonathan Santu
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.
2020 Could be worst year yet for load shedding!

2020 Could be worst year yet for load shedding!

August 25, 2020Jonathan Santu
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

Contract-Worsening load-shedding

July 28, 2020Jonathan Santu
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

FAQ’s on Free Basic Electricity

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020Jonathan Santu
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

keep the warm during winter

July 22, 2020Jonathan Santu
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.
Save on Electricity This Month

Save on Electricity This Month

June 25, 2020June 26, 2020Jonathan Santu
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 for the future

June 24, 2020Jonathan Santu
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.
Increase on Electricity’s prices

Increase on Electricity’s prices

May 28, 2020Jonathan Santu
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.
How Energy Savings Helps The Environment!

How Energy Savings Helps The Environment!

January 27, 2020Jonathan Santu
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?

Did Eskom implement stage 8 load shedding?

January 23, 2020Jonathan Santu
"The likelihood of reaching stage 8 is low" that means stage 8 load shedding is erroneous and incorrect. Click here for more.
Supported Services on Powertime

Supported Services on Powertime

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019Jonathan Santu
These are the municipalities or services we currently support on our platform. please contact our support for further information. Click here for more.
Eskom’s Municipal Disconnection Operation

Eskom’s Municipal Disconnection Operation

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has recently come out and issued stern warnings about possible disconnections to municipalities situated in the Manguang Metropol... Click here for more.

Capacity In Danger Zone – Says Eskom

November 21, 2019Jonathan Santu
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.
Stage 1 load-shedding current , Stage 2 possibility

Stage 1 load-shedding current , Stage 2 possibility

October 18, 2019Jonathan Santu
The state-owned enterprise, Eskom, has downgraded stage level for load-shedding to stage 1. Click here for more.
New Municipalities Supported

New Municipalities Supported

October 15, 2019Jonathan Santu
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

Newcastle Municipality to keep the lights on

October 9, 2019Jonathan Santu
Residents of the Newcastle municipality can breath easy, at least for now. The Pietermartizberg High Court yesterday ruled against Eskom Click here for more.
Eskom reports 20.7 billion rand loss

Eskom reports 20.7 billion rand loss

July 31, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has reported it's financial results for the 2019 financial year, posting a 20.7 billion rand net loss. Click here for more.
Eskom – National Debt Problem

Eskom – National Debt Problem

July 24, 2019Jonathan Santu
Tito Mboweni has unveiled a second, multi-billion rand bailout plan for Eskom, which would see the government increase borrowing and taxes.. Click here for more.
Planned electricity interruption to Hout Bay

Planned electricity interruption to Hout Bay

July 10, 2019Jonathan Santu
On Saturday, 20th of July an upgrade of the infrastructure to Hout Bay harbour and surrounding areas has been planned. Click here for more.
SONA: Special Funding announced to save Eskom

SONA: Special Funding announced to save Eskom

June 21, 2019Jonathan Santu
Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his state of the nation address. This year's SONA was the President's second. Click here for more.
eThekwini tariff increase for July 2019

eThekwini tariff increase for July 2019

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019Jonathan Santu
In this article we focus in on residents in the eThekwini municipality and how this affects them. We will have a look at what exactly will.. Click here for more.
Solar Power System Projects in South Africa?

Solar Power System Projects in South Africa?

May 16, 2019Jonathan Santu
New solar power system project expected to save Wits university and KKI millions of rands in energy usuage.. Click here for more.
“We can’t be sued” – Eskom vs class action suit

“We can’t be sued” – Eskom vs class action suit

April 9, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has seeked legal advice in response to news that it will be faced by a class action lawsuit by law firm, De Beers attorneys. Click here for more.

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