Loadshedding could be averted this winter: Here’s what you must know
There are promising signs that loadshedding might be averted this winter. Here’s what you must know.
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City Power outage planned for Kyalami and these areas on Wednesday, 5 June 2024
City Power has scheduled a power interruption for Kyalami and surrounding areas on Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
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A winter without loadshedding is very likely, Eskom teases
Eskom extends the suspension of loadshedding for another week. Here’s a look at the numbers behind the utility’s electrifying resurgence.
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Golden days: Day 50 without loadshedding, but Eskom braces for Stage 5 blackouts
Eskom marks 50 days without loadshedding but warns of potential Stage 5 blackouts as winter approaches.
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M1 fire repair work: Power outage earmarked for these Braamfontein streets
Repair efforts following a fire on the M1 will lead to temporary power outages in several Braamfontein streets, on Monday.
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M1 highway power restoration means these areas are still without electricity
After a cable theft-induced fire under the M1 highway, power restoration efforts continue, leaving certain areas without electricity.
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Joburg areas affected by power outages on Saturday, 27 April 2024
Several areas in Johannesburg experienced unexpected power outages on Saturday, 27 April 2024. Here are the latest updates.
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Loadshedding in winter likely to reach Stage 5: Here’s what you must know
Eskom forecasts that winter loadshedding in 2024 will not exceed Stage 5 in the worst-case scenario. Here’s what it means.
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Tanzania to cut off hydropower due to excess electricity
It must be nice… Tanzania has deactivated several hydroelectric stations after achieving excess electricity production.
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New study reveals 20 million South Africans struggle to afford electricity
Over 20 million South Africans face affordability issues with electricity amid rising tariffs, according to a new study.
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Eskom tariff increase goes into effect on this date
In an electrifying move that will send shockwaves through household budgets, Eskom’s tariff hike for 2024/25, sanctioned by NERSA, looms large, heralding a grim increase in electricity costs for South Africans.
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World Bank supports SA’s transition to cleaner energy with a $1 billion loan
The operation supports reforms in two critical areas. It facilitates the restructuring of the power sector through the unbundling of South Africa’s power utility, Eskom.
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Properties with solar in Cape Town get massive reprieve: Here’s what you must know
Getting home solar in Cape Town could become a lot less tedious after the City made adjustments to the application and authorisation process.
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Four countries that have a minister of electricity
Here is a look at the roles of the ministers of electricity from these four countries.
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How to overcome year-end fatigue
Year end fatigue can creep up on you and slow you down. Here are tips to help you overcome it
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Inverter Generator versus Generator – Which one should you buy?
To decide whether to purchase an inverter generator versus any other, these factors must be considered.