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Powertime iOS app version 3.1.3
We have upgraded the Powertime iOS app. Click here for more.
How To Save Electricity In Winter
The best way to save electricity is to first understand how you are spending your electricity. Click here for more.
The launch of the Eskom Load-shedding rocket
Since the beginning of the fall season Eskom has implemented the load shedding festival, is there any hope for a definitive suspension? Click here for more.
Prepaid Meter Error Codes
Prepaid electricity too, are not without it's error and issues and below we will discuss some very common errors.. Click here for more.
Load shedding will likely last for 5 years
The electricity utility applied level 2 load shedding, how long will load shedding last? Click here for more.
WhatsApp now Support: Get in touch with us!
We're excited to announce that we have decided to add WhatsApp to our support channels! This is just another way we are looking to get clo.. Click here for more.
7 Ways to Solar Power your Home
Use solar power your home, save money, and help the environment. Click here for more.
2020 Could be worst year yet for load shedding!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.