Tougher times ahead for consumers following Eskom’s tariff hike

Amina Accram, SABC News, 12 January 2023

Consumers should brace themselves for tougher times ahead after Nersa granted Eskom an electricity tariff hike of 18.65%. Read More

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Massive electricity price hikes on the cards for SA

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 12 August 2023

There could be more bad news for cash strapped South Africans with massive electricity price hikes of up to 32% on the cards. Read More

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Eskom imposes stage 6 load shedding until further notice

Faizel Patel, The citizen, 11 August 2023

Ailing state-owned parastatal Eskom has warned that continuous stage 6 load shedding will be implemented from 4pm on Wednesday, until further notice. Read More

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If electricity generation indicates economic activity, SA has collapsed

The Citizen, 11 January 2023

As far as the governing African National Congress (ANC) is concerned, the electricity crisis is manageable and under control. Read More

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Taps begin to run dry in drought-stricken Mandela Bay

Times Live, 10 January 2023

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality says water disruptions have started to affect several suburbs, as a result of the ongoing drought. Read More

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Stage 4 loadshedding continues Monday evening until Tuesday morning

Gloria Motsoere, Sowetan Live, 9 January 2023

Power utility Eskom said on Monday that load shedding would continue, with stage 4 being implemented from 4 PM until Tuesday morning. Read More

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