Eskom has stated it's intention to to cut off bulk electricity to Gariep Municipality due to non-payment. Eastern Cape Democratic Alliance Spokesperson, Dacre Haddon, MPL, said; "The Democratic Alliance will be leading an application for an urgent special meeting of the Gariep Municipal Council, requesting a motion and vote of no confidence in the Mayor, Municipal Manager … [Read more...] about Over 31 000 Face a Future with NO Electricity
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Eskom goes solar
Vereeniging - Eskom has embarked on a pilot project that will see it using the power of the sun to generate electricity at three of its facilities. The power utility, together with Pubic Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba, launched a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation at the Lethabo Power Station near Vereeniging on Monday. The launch is the first stage of a project … [Read more...] about Eskom goes solar
Greenpeace Protest not hampering operations at Kusile
Pretoria - Operations at coal fired power station Kusile have not been hampered as a result of a Greenpeace protest, Eskom says. Greenpeace protesters arrived at the Mpumalanga power station on Monday morning with placards calling on the power utility to abandon the plant and instead invest in green energy sources and jobs. Eskom spokesperson Hilary Joffe said about seven … [Read more...] about Greenpeace Protest not hampering operations at Kusile
Expect a more stable power supply this winter
Cape Town - Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba says the country will not experience power cuts similar to those witnessed three years ago due to electricity generation shortages. "Eskom has instituted a quarterly power system alert briefing to the public and has indicated that whilst the system is tight, it envisages being able to mitigate any power supply shortages … [Read more...] about Expect a more stable power supply this winter
Power restored to Chiawelo
Pretoria - Power has been restored to most parts of Chiawelo in Soweto following protest action, Eskom said on Wednesday. "Eskom has restored power to most parts of Chiawelo and will restore power to the remaining areas once it is safe to do so. This follows violent action yesterday, which focused on the tamper-proof meters that Eskom had installed in the area four years ago … [Read more...] about Power restored to Chiawelo
