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Tshwane Council's new energy policies empower residents and businesses
Tshwane's City Council has approved groundbreaking energy policies, empowering residents and businesses to generate their own electricity and contribute to the grid, heralding a new era in the city's energy transition.
Tshwane faces power crisis as substations suffer repeated attacks
Tshwane is grappling with a power crisis as multiple substations have been attacked, leading to widespread outages. Mayor Nasiphi Moya highlights the urgent need for improved security and maintenance to prevent further incidents.
Tshwane's substation fires raise concerns over safety and maintenance
Opposition parties in Tshwane criticise the city administration for failing to secure substations after a recent fire at the Swartkop substation caused widespread power outages, echoing previous incidents and raising serious safety concerns.
Weskoppies Hospital remains fully operational despite power cut, says Gauteng Health
Despite a significant power cut, Gauteng Health assures the public that Weskoppies Hospital is fully operational, with backup systems in place to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
Eskom promises to keep SA warm during winter
Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane outlines the utility's winter outlook for 2025, highlighting improvements in operational performance and the potential for rolling blackouts if demand increases.
City of Tshwane disconnects power to Weskoppies Hospital over R1 million debt
Weskoppies Hospital in Pretoria has been left without power as the City of Tshwane enforces its debt recovery campaign, raising concerns for vulnerable patients.
Eskom’s winter 2025 plan: Stable grid, fewer outages, and no stage 5 blackouts in sight
Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane outlines the utility's winter outlook for 2025, highlighting improvements in operational performance and the potential for rolling blackouts if demand increases.
Spain grid operator rules out cyberattack for blackout
Electricity had been restored to more than 90% of mainland Spain early Tuesday.
Power outage disrupts Easter Sunday for residents in Langa and surrounding areas
Residents in Langa, Bonteheuwel, and surrounding areas faced significant power outages on Easter Sunday due to a major cable fault caused by vandalism. City energy teams are working around the clock to restore electricity, with updates being shared through community WhatsApp groups.
Easter Sunday got off to a rough start for some Cape residents due to massive power outage
Residents in Langa and surrounding areas faced a challenging on Easter Sunday as a major power outage, caused by vandalism, left them in the dark.
Heuweloord residents protest against ongoing power outages
Heuweloord residents staged a protest over prolonged power outages caused by a fire at the Brakfontein Substation, expressing frustration towards municipal promises of restoration.
Tshwane makes progress in restoring power to Centurion suburbs after substation explosion
The City of Tshwane reports significant progress in restoring power to Centurion suburbs following the Brakfontein Substation explosion.
Tshwane tackles 'neglected' power grid: Mayor's bold plan to end outages and revive economy
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya unveils a strategic plan to tackle persistent power outages and stimulate economic growth, aiming for a 3. 9% growth rate by 2029 through infrastructure improvements and investment in underutilised city assets.
'No timeline provided': FF Plus condemns Tshwane's handling of Centurion power crisis
Centurion residents remain in the dark for over a week as FF Plus criticises Tshwane for failing to provide a restoration timeline following the Brakfontein Substation explosion, while political parties clash over budget allocation and who's to blame for the ongoing electricity crisis.
Frustration mounts in Centurion area as power outage continues following substation fire
Residents in Centurion's Tshwane suburbs express frustration over a five-day power outage caused by the Brakfontein substation explosion as officials work to restore electricity.
Frustration mounts in Centurion area as power outage continues following substation fire
Residents in Centurion's Tshwane suburbs express frustration over a five-day power outage caused by the Brakfontein substation explosion as officials work to restore electricity.
Major financial turnaround: Tshwane settles R1 billion Eskom debt and clears R4. 7bn VAT burden
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya reports significant financial progress with over R1 billion paid towards the city's Eskom debt, full settlement of the R4. 7bn VAT liability, and a R4. 3bn reduction in the debtors' book. The administration is also addressing power outages in key areas while extending its successful debt relief scheme to benefit more residents.
Elsies River and Goodwood residents to experience 14-hour power outage for essential maintenance
Residents in Elsies River and Goodwood should prepare for a 14-hour power outage on Saturday, 5 April 2025, as the City of Cape Town conducts essential maintenance on high-voltage infrastructure.
City apologises for ongoing power outages amid maintenance efforts
The City apologises for the inconvenience caused by ongoing power outages due to theft and vandalism, while critical maintenance efforts are underway.
Tshwane's power outages: Political parties call for action
Political parties in Tshwane have voiced their concerns over severe power outages, criticising Mayor Moya's inaction and highlighting the impact of cable theft.
Cuba faces energy crisis as blackouts mirror South Africa's challenges
Cuba is grappling with its fourth significant blackout in just five months, a troubling scenario that mirrors the ongoing energy struggles faced by close ally South Africa, highlighting the urgent need for reforms and international assistance to address the dire energy crisis affecting daily life and essential services across the Caribbean nation