Countries WATCH | South Africa celebrates 272 days without loadshedding Cape Town — Minister of Electricity, Kgotsientsho Ramokgopa, praised the work done by the government and Eskom to keep... Read more 23 Dec, 2024
Countries City Power announces end of load reduction until January 2025 Johannesburg — City Power Johannesburg announced that it would temporarily suspend load reduction effective Friday 20 December until the... Read more 21 Dec, 2024
Business WATCH | Eskom’s turning point: Ramokgopa highlights progress amid challenges Cape Town – The financial year ending March 2024 marked a pivotal moment for Eskom, as highlighted by Electricity... Read more 20 Dec, 2024
Business SA’s new electricity Act set to take effect on January 1, 2025 Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law, introducing significant changes aimed... Read more 19 Dec, 2024
Business Tripped transformer leaves 15 mines without power Cape Town – Eskom technicians are working to repair a tripped transformer that has disrupted power to 15 mines... Read more 12 Dec, 2024
Business City Power warns Eskom’s electricity tariff hike will harm communities Cape Town – Johannesburg City Power has objected to Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hikes, warning that a cumulative increase... Read more 10 Dec, 2024
Business SA enjoys over 250 days without load shedding Cape Town – Eskom has achieved over 250 consecutive days without load shedding, saving nearly R17 billion in diesel... Read more 9 Dec, 2024
Business Nersa faces pushback as communities reject Eskom’s price hike plan Cape Town – Public hearings held by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in Gauteng have seen... Read more 8 Dec, 2024
Countries 80-year-old farmer faces charges for R6m electricity theft scheme Cape Town – An 80-year-old farmer has been arrested for allegedly illegally connecting and selling electricity to residents on... Read more 5 Dec, 2024
Business Eskom urges 1.7 million customers to upgrade prepaid meters by December deadline Cape Town – Eskom has announced the successful completion of its prepaid meter upgrade project, converting all 7.25 million... Read more 28 Nov, 2024