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Despite the end of a temporary tax deduction for renewable energy investments, experts argue that solar remains a financially sound choice for households.
City Power has suspended services in Alexandra after violent protests, including the assault of a technician, disrupted efforts to address ongoing power outages in the area.
City Power spokesperson, Isaac Mangena said they removed at least 122 prepaid meters and 114 circuit breakers to prevent illegal reconnection.
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The incoming president has criticised US aid to Ukraine and boasted he could secure a ceasefire in hours -- comments that have triggered concern in Kyiv that the US could push it to cede land.
City Power‘s spokesperson Isaac Mangena has warned non-vending customers that failure to upgrade prepaid electricity meters could lead to the disconnection of power and penalty fees of more than R10,000.
All City of Cape Town customers can breathe easy as all customers electricity meters have been updated ahead of the November deadline.
‘‘We are asking them to extend the days, because we don’t have the R12,000 they would fine us. We are old and pensioners, and we are sick people,’’ she added with concern.
City Power spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, said Lenasia was facing a significant amount in arrears with customers owing a total of R851 million.
Power utility Eskom has withdrawn its threat to cut power supply to City Power, after Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has stepped in to intervene to resolve dispute of City Power’s billion rand debt.
The operation was carried out across several locations including Bellevue, Berea, Jeppestown, Houghton Estate, Yeoville, Parktown, and the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD).
Despite Eskom’s efforts to accommodate the CoJ, the growing debt now threatens Eskom’s financial stability and ability to provide affordable electricity. As of September 2024, unpaid municipal bills to Eskom total R90 billion, largely impacting Eskom’s operating costs.
Parliament warned of revenue loss as Eskom races to meet prepaid meter update deadline amid illegal meter challenges.
As the Matric Class of 2024 prepares to write their first examination on Monday, some learners have expressed huge excitement while others voiced nervousness.
The ANC has been in government for 30 years. During this period, transformation could be seen particularly in black communities, this included free basic water, education, and healthcare services.
A surprise power supply disconnection by City Power, aiming to recover R36. 2 million, has left 11 businesses and one residential complex in the dark, and sparked outrage from some business owners claiming that they have paid their electricity bills.
The operation focused on 12 high-debt defaulting customers who collectively owed over R36. 2 million in unpaid electricity bills.
As South Africa's population grows, so does the energy demand, and the country must plan for a long-term, sustainable energy strategy. One proposed solution is nuclear energy, writes Bayethe Msimang.
The LHWP tunnel will be shut down for six months, with work aimed at maintaining critical water transfer infrastructure. Despite the closure, measures are in place to ensure minimal water supply disruptions in South Africa.
Eskom said customers in the affected areas would have no power as officials replaced rotten poles which carry medium voltage powerlines.
Four contractors are facing charges of electricity theft and tampering with a meter after they allegedly bypassed an electrical meter at a local resort.
The payment was made after the university ignored several intervention measures, including a pre-termination notice, to settle its debt that was sitting at a staggering R5 million.
South Africa's ambitious Just Energy Transition will require R1. 5 trillion in funding to decarbonise by 2050, says Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, calling on private sector investment to drive the initiative.
The DA calls for action against Eskom’s proposed tariff increases that could force families to choose between food and electricity.
Eskom said due to the large number of faults, customers may experience delays in restoration, but all faults will be attended to as soon as possible.