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.
South Africa
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.
National Heritage-Braai Day
The aim of The National Braai Day initiative is to position National Heritage Day as South Africa’s annual day of celebration. Click here for more.
NERSA’s Three Year Tariff Price Hike plan
NERSA, recently announced that the tariff price of electricity will be increased by 22.71% over the next three years. Click here for more.
7 things new Eskom CEO should focus on
Earlier this year, former Eskom CEO, Phakamani Hadebe stepped down as CEO citing extremely difficult and unimaginable demands Click here for more.
Climate Change taking it’s toll on market
Everywhere, across the globe one can begin to see the effects of climate change, specifically with regards to weather patterns. Click here for more.
African Power and Energy Elites Awards 2020
The African Power and Energy Elite publication and the African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards have combined for their 2020 editions.. Click here for more.
Positive GDP, the catalyst for Eskom Load-shedding?
Eskom board member Nelisiwe Magubane made a very odd and somewhat surprising admission in front of an audience Click here for more.
City of Cape Town tariff increases Probed
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is investigating the City of Cape Town’s electricity tariff increase. Click here for more.
Eskom reports 20.7 billion rand loss
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
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.
SONA: Special Funding announced to save Eskom
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.
City of Tshwane tariff increases for July 2019
In this article, we now focus on our residents who currently reside in City of Tshwane, who will also, like everyone else be largely... Click here for more.
eThekwini tariff increase for July 2019
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.
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.
Eskom CEO resigns amid inconceivable demands
Eskom chief executive officer Phakamani Hadebe has tendered his resignation and will be leaving the debt-laden power utility at the end of.. Click here for more.
Solar Power System Projects in South Africa?
New solar power system project expected to save Wits university and KKI millions of rands in energy usuage.. Click here for more.
Utility Increases – Comparing Top 3 Cities
Major cities around South Africa has tabled their budgets. We compare 3 of South Africa's biggest cities in terms of expected increases.. Click here for more.
“We can’t be sued” – Eskom vs class action suit
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.
Eskom’s Winter Plan
Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan along with Eskom board chairman, Jabu Mabuza has briefed the media with regards to winter plans.. Click here for more.
Eskom Annual Price Increase 2019/20
Eskom has been approved an average annual increase for it's Eskom direct customers as well as municipal clients effective a of 1 April 2019 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.
How Tropical Storm Idai assisted nationwide Powercuts
The storm has had devastating consequences for South Africa as well. Although not deadly, the storm knocked down electricity and network... Click here for more.
High Risk of Load-shedding-Eskom
We have not had instances of load-shedding since the state-owned power utility systematically switched off our lights in mid February. Click here for more.