The Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, aims to break Eskom’s monopoly.
Energy expert Ted Blom is leading the fight against Eskom’s bid to jack-up our electricity prices, suggesting that the utility want to double their tariffs.
DA asks the government to “put its pride aside” and bring independent power producers.
Power utility wants increased connection charges and reduced electricity usage charges.
A sluggish end to the winter sees power producers failing to meet output targets.
Annual report reveals that 97,3% of homes have electricity.
A leaked document from a high-powered meeting this week suggests that Eskom is on the road to recovery. But there’s much more work left to do.
Despite shelving plans back in 2017, nuclear energy is back on the menu for South Africa according to Minister of Energy Gwede Mantashe
According to the Shadow Minister for Energy, a deal to source electricity from Congo’s Inga Dam – the soon-to-be largest facility in the world – isn’t a “bright idea”.
Despite the frequentl doom and gloom, the latest energy production statistics may over a ray of light for the electrcitiy situation in South Africa.
The power utility is trying to offset its massive R21 billion loss incurred during the 2018/19 financial year.
Another massive blow for South Africa’s most vital State Owned Enterprise.
Some residents in Johannesburg have been unable to buy power because of a computer virus attacking the City Power systems.
A main transmission line has gone down in the Southern Cape.
Mashaba says Eskom has a legal obligation to restore power to any area where there are people who have legal power connections and pay their bills.
Well, we had a good run. Reports have emerged that Eskom have a shortage in capacity. The firm aren’t worried about load shedding, but Ted Blom is.
Facing a surcharge that would’ve cost some residents 66% more on their electricity bill, Johannesburg officials have backed down and won’t implement the fees.
We found tips to help ease the pinch of the electricity spike in Cape Town.
It’s rises on top of rises for the residents of Johannesburg, as pre-paid electricity customers are facing a new tariff of R200 at the behest of City Power.
The protesters apparently burned down the school while demonstrating against a lack of electricity in the area, according to Panyaza Lesufi.
South Africa’s electricity production and distribution is on the slide, despite Eskom’s recent aversion to load shedding: Here’s how much energy SA is using.
The officials working on the substation say there is evidence that suggests it was vandalised.
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Energy and Power Development has taken to Twitter.
City-dwellers, you may have to dig deeper in your pockets just to meet the cost of living. Municipal rates are on the rise across South Africa from Monday onwards.
A series of Johannesburg power cuts have gripped the city on Saturday, and Eskom are asking citizens in the East Rand to remain vigilant.