ARTICLES RELATING TO ELECTRICITY

Kimberley to replace electricity meters

2013-05-23 11:49

The replacement of thousands of prepaid electricity meters to curb electricity income losses of about R3m a month has started in Kimberley.

Eskom, SABC launch power bulletin

2013-05-15 15:39

Eskom has partnered with the SABC to give South Africans daily real time information on the power system, the power utility has announced.

I use a gas stove, says Eskom boss

2013-05-05 19:19
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Eskom CEO Brian Dames says in a bid to save electricity all cooking at his home is done on a gas stove.

What universal access to energy will cost

2013-05-03 08:40

Universal access to modern energy could be achieved with an investment of between $65bn and $86bn a year up until 2030, says research.

Court again bars cutting of power

2013-04-19 22:18

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has granted a second urgent order halting the North West's Madibeng municipality from cutting electricity without notice, AfriForum says.

Eskom urges SA to save electricity

2013-04-08 19:03

Eskom is calling on South Africans to cut their electricity consumption by at least 10% as it experiences a challenging time.

SA is open for gas investment - Nersa

2013-04-03 12:46

South Africa is a good place for firms to invest in the gas market, especially as electricity prices are on the rise, says the National Energy Regulator of SA.

Use less electricity, urges Eskom

2013-03-25 19:27
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Eskom is calling on all South Africans to save 10% of their power usage, especially during peak periods, as the parastatal faces a challenging time.

AfriForum gets order on Madibeng

2013-03-15 20:02

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has granted AfriForum an order stopping the Madibeng municipality from cutting electricity supply to Hartbeespoort, the lobby group says.

Court interdicts against power cuts

2013-03-13 22:34

An interdict has been granted compelling the Matlosana municipality and Eskom to agree on terms of repayment of the municipality's electricity debt, and to halt power cuts.

Eskom in talks with city over bill

2013-03-13 11:03

Parastatal Eskom and the Matlosana [Klerksdorp] municipality are in talks about an unpaid electricity account of R91m.

Keep the lights on with solar batteries

2013-03-08 18:51

Renewable energy is constantly evolving and challenging traditional utilities but one growing sector could make home-generated power much easier to use.

Please reduce power usage, urges Eskom

2013-03-07 20:03
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Eskom called on all South Africans to use electricity sparingly as the power system is under pressure, the power utility says.

More power cuts expected for Alberton

2013-03-01 19:02

Residents in Alberton, east of Johannesburg, can expect more power cuts next week, the Ekurhuleni municipality says.

Alberton's power back on

2013-02-26 18:15

The power supply has been restored in Alberton following recurring problems at the Truida Road substation, the Ekurhuleni municipality says.

Koeberg reactor down

2013-02-22 10:45

Eskom has asked the public to use electricity sparingly after one of its reactors at the Koeberg nuclear plant near Cape Town went down.

ConCourt to hear rates dispute

2013-02-05 11:38

The Constitutional Court of Appeal will hear a case involving a woman who had her lights cut off because she refused to per her rates on the grounds that her municipality was not delivering services.

Protests at Eskom hearings in Midrand

2013-01-31 14:13

A group of people, mostly dressed in red T-shirts, have protested in Midrand at Nersa's public hearings on Eskom's proposed tariff hike.

Protester: Eskom hikes killing us

2013-01-30 18:26

The National Energy Regulator of SA has heard that Eskom failed to address key issues in its pricing proposal, amid demonstrations outside the hearing venue.

Group protests Eskom hike at hearing

2013-01-30 12:30

People are protesting outside the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, where Nersa is holding public hearings on Eskom's proposed tariff hike.

Nersa needs govt help - expert

2013-01-23 18:40

The government needs to assist energy regulator Nersa in crafting an acceptable price for electricity over the medium term, an energy expert says.

Medupi power station temporarily closed

2013-01-16 18:23

The Medupi power station in Lephalale, Limpopo, has been temporarily closed after construction workers went on strike.

Eskom must be sustainable - CEO

2013-01-14 18:33

Eskom says it needs to be financially sustainable, following the downgrading of the parastatal by credit ratings agency Fitch.

Municipal electricity sales up 25%

2012-12-11 11:07

The sales of electricity and gas by South African municipalities has increased from R17.2bn to R21.5bn between the quarters ended June and September.

Cabinet approves power programme

2012-11-22 11:24

Cabinet has approved the electricity distribution asset management turnaround programme, which will address the ageing electricity infrastructure.

 

SA's electricity headache

2013-05-14 15:25

Eskom's ability to keep the country's lights on this winter remains a major worry, the DA warns.

Molewa envisions a green govt fleet

2013-05-05 19:19

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says she would love it if the government’s fleet could one day comprise electric vehicles only.

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Opposition parties question Eskom

2013-04-24 09:31

Opposition parties have lambasted Eskom over its decision to do maintenance at nine of its power stations with winter just around the corner. Watch.

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Household spending set to plunge

2013-04-09 13:28

Household spending, which is the economy's main engine, could take a knock this year as consumer confidence dipped to a nine-year low, reports a survey.

More power cuts for Alberton

2013-04-05 21:11

More power outages are expected in certain areas of Alberton, the Ekurhuleni municipality says.

Japan to revamp power sector

2013-04-02 09:52

Japan's cabinet has approved a proposal to revamp its troubled electricity industry and foster more competition.

Electricity: Gigaba warns of tough winter

2013-03-23 19:01
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South Africans should brace themselves for what could be the most difficult winter as electricity supply remains constrained, says Public Enterprise Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Ermelo faces power cut

2013-03-14 17:10

The Msukaligwa (Ermelo) municipality, in Mpumalanga, will meet with Eskom to prevent it from cutting power to the town.

North West power cut averted

2013-03-13 15:56

Eskom will not cut off power to the Matlosana municipality in the North West, a spokesperson says.

Klerksdorp faces power cut, owes R91m

2013-03-13 08:39
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Eskom plans to cut power to the Matlosana municipality unless an overdue interim payment of R91m is made, according to a report.

Blackout won't affect Bara

2013-03-07 22:19

A planned electricity outage in Soweto will not affect the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, the department of health says.

SA unemployment stays stubbornly high

2013-03-04 17:41

Despite economic and social improvements, unemployment and inequality are the biggest problems facing the country, an international body says.

600k households to receive electricity

2013-02-27 16:04

Treasury allocations to boost the number of electrified households will increase from R3.5bn to R5.7bn over the next three years, according to the 2013 Budget.

AfriForum takes municipality to court

2013-02-22 21:28

An application has been brought to the North West High Court in Mafikeng to compel the Matlosana municipality to pay Eskom money owed for electricity supply, AfriForum says.

Cable fault causes delays in Pretoria

2013-02-12 14:23

Several parts of Pretoria are without power after a cable fault caused the Clydesdale sub-station to trip, the city says.

Exempt vulnerable from electricity hike

2013-01-31 19:34

Non-profit organisations and vulnerable communities should be exempted from Eskom's proposed tariff increases, the National Electricity Regulator of SA has heard.

Eskom hikes will cost households R10bn

2013-01-31 13:05

Eskom's 16% tariff increase will result in households forking out R10bn more for their power needs by 2018, says Business Unity South Africa.

Shabangu: SA must rise to coal challenge

2013-01-30 16:52

A rise in the demand for coal and higher world prices have changed coal export buying patterns, says Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu.

Gas, renewables, future of electricity

2013-01-23 19:02

Energy plans require urgent transformation to include gas and renewable energy as electricity demand has remained static, says an industry expert.

Ekurhuleni power woes almost fixed

2013-01-22 15:59

Problems with the sale of prepaid electricity in Ekurhuleni had been partially resolved, the municipality says.

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Electricity hike imminent

2013-01-16 08:57

Eskom is asking the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 16% tariff increase each year, for the next five years. Watch.

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China rescues Zim's electricity crisis

2012-12-20 17:50

Zimbabwe has signed a $400m deal with China's state-owned SinoHydro as power shortfalls cause blackouts for up to 12 hours a day.

R4m power bill normal - Johannesburg

2012-12-04 09:12
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The City of Johannesburg has surprised residents of a townhouse complex with a massive electricity bill of more than R4.2m and the city says it's perfectly acceptable.

Shanduka to start on wind power plant

2012-11-22 09:23

Cyril Ramaphosa's company Shanduka and its consortium partners will shortly begin construction of a 73.8MW wind power project near Victoria West in the Karoo.

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