Rolling blackouts and electricity hikes fuels calls for a national shutdown

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Suthentira Govender, Times Live, 15 January 2023

A national shutdown by fed-up South Africans over load-shedding, unemployment, corruption and the 18,65% electricity increase, is looming, amid calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s head. Read More

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Task team to be set up to monitor power cuts’ impact amid food security concerns

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Kevin Brandt, Eyewitness News, 14 January 2023

A task team will be set up to monitor the impact of load shedding, and explore interventions to ease the burden of power cuts on the agriculture, food and beverages sectors. Read More

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Extended power cuts interrupt water supply in Mangaung

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

Phathu Luvhengo, Times Live, 13 January 2023

The Mangaung municipality in the Free State has warned residents that extended power cuts will lead to water supply interruption. Read More

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Tougher times ahead for consumers following Eskom’s tariff hike

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Augustus Consulting

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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