Want to know where to go to find out more information on the power crisis, load shedding or departmental contact details? These links should help!
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Official links
Eskom.co.za
No doubt one of the most popular websites in the country right now. Access load shedding schedules for the entire country, and catch up on policies, media releases and new developments from Eskom.
Poweralert
They're the people who bring you the Poweralert dial on your TV every night. Find out more about possible load shedding, things you can do to save power, and make suggestions to improve their Poweralert service.
Cape Town Load Shedding Schedule
Want to know when your power will be out in the Mother City? This website brings you all the latest information from the City Council. Other contact details are also available for consumers.
Joburg City Power
A central hub of information for all Joburg City Power queries, with additional updated information on load shedding and schedules for the area.
eThekwini Online
Load shedding schedules and background information for the eThekwini (Durban) region.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Get loading shedding information for this area.
Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs
Find out more from the governmental department responsible for power supply in South Africa.
Eskomstories
Solidarity calls on customers to share their stories of how their lives have been affected by the power crisis. The ten best stories are displayed per day.
Tips for Trevor
Tell the Finance Minister how you think he can improve your life and the economy of the country ahead of his budget speech.
Unofficial links
Sign the petition
Add your name to a request for SARS to list any electrical contingency items as a tax rebate item.
MyNews24 Load Shedding Blog
The MyNews24 team publishes all the extra tips, tricks and comments News24 Users send in on the issue that don't make it on the News24 homepage. Share your tips and suggestions with the blogosphere here.
Which website is best?
A News24 review of several websites established to deal with the power crisis in South Africa.
Take me back to News24's Power Crisis Special Report...