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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.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

WATCH: Fire at Lenasia substation causes widespread power outage

A fire at Eskom’s Lenasia substation on Tuesday morning has knocked out electricity across Lenasia and disrupted supply to City Power, affecting thousands of residents.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

Cape Times News
Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

News Energy
Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

Tshwane's financial progress overshadowed by criticism of mayor's vision

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya's claims of financial improvement in her State of the Capital Address have been sharply dismissed by the DA's Cilliers Brink, who accuses her of lacking vision and diverting infrastructure funds to questionable contracts.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published