Eskom says meter upgrade unlocks 400,000 new paying customers
The power utility has requested the approximately 1.7 million “zero buyers” to upgrade their meters before the deadline.
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Nov 43 min read
Beware fraudulent prepaid electricity meters
The South African Local Government Association (Salga) estimates that municipalities are losing a significant amount of revenue due to...
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Oct 142 min read
Eskom says recovery plan expected to fuel 2% growth in SA economy
Eskom has recorded 200 days without load shedding in South Africa, with the last day of load shedding being on 26 March this year.
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Aug 232 min read
A look at Eskom's electric vehicle charging infrastructure pilot project
Eskom has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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Aug 132 min read
Electricity boost in South Africa in August
The power grid is expected to be strengthened with generating units expected back by the end of August.
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Aug 72 min read
Here's what is driving solar demand in South Africa
Since the start of the year, 586MW of rooftop solar has been added, now accounting for 6.52% of South Africa’s energy mix.
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Jul 223 min read
The complexities of moving to solar and renewables for a country like South Africa
Eskom has objected to Discovery Green's application to trade renewable energy, citing the National Energy Regulator of South Africa...
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May 213 min read
Winter brings 60% spike in electricity costs for South Africa households
Homeowners in South Africa are bracing for electricity bill increases of up to 60% this winter, driven by new Eskom tariffs and higher...
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May 202 min read
Is Eskom burning diesel to keep the lights on ahead of elections?
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the current improved electricity performance in South Africa...
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May 134 min read
Why Eskom has managed to keep the lights on according to Ramaphosa
The sustained suspension of load shedding is a testament that the Energy Action Plan (EAP) announced in 2022 is working, says president...
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May 103 min read
Investments continue to flow into South Africa
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni, has reiterated government’s stance that “there are no investors leaving" the country in...
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May 62 min read
Eskom attributes power momentum to improvement in curbing unplanned outages
Eskom says load shedding remains suspended due to the continued sustained improvement in generation performance and a 4 400MW reduction...
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Apr 103 min read
Minister updates on Eskom's maintenance, capacity, and progress
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has commended the interventions implemented by Eskom,...
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Mar 262 min read
South Africa to expedite renewable energy as Eskom faces up to its nemesis: winter
Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, says that while the government and Eskom work to address issues...
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Mar 251 min read
Electricity price hikes coming for South Africa next week
Eskom is set to increase its electricity tariffs next week, April 1, 2024, resulting in a significant uptick in monthly electricity bills...
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Feb 233 min read
South Africa's property value hotspots
In the face of rising living costs, power outages, and economic challenges, there is a noticeable trend among home buyers, especially...
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Feb 211 min read
Load shedding hampers growth - Godongwana
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says although structural reforms have made “good progress”, load shedding and freight rail challenges...
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Feb 124 min read
Solar energy economics in South Africa: These options provide the biggest savings
The interest in alternative energy solutions in South Africa has surged in recent years, offering a spectrum of options from basic fixes...
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Nov 293 min read
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Nov 283 min read
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