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South Africans oppose Eskom’s proposed 2027 8.83% electricity hike

Civil rights groups, business bodies, and ordinary consumers across South Africa are uniting in fierce opposition against Eskom’s latest tariff proposals. Also see: Eskom reports R30.3 billion profit for year ended March 2026 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) recently opened public consultations on Eskom’s 2027/28 Retail Tariff Structural Adjustment (ERTSA), which outlines […]

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Another Eskom price increase looms for South African households

South African electricity users could face another above-inflation tariff increase next year, with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) considering an average 8.8% increase in Eskom electricity prices from 1 April 2027. Also see: Free basic electricity available: Eskom calls on qualifying households to apply The proposal is contained in NERSA’s consultation process on Eskom’s 2027/28 […]

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Free basic electricity available: Eskom calls on qualifying households to apply

More than 577 000 households currently receive free basic electricity, Eskom says, while millions of eligible customers may still qualify for monthly support. Also see: Eskom reports R30.3 billion profit for year ended March 2026 Eskom stated that only 27% of an estimated 2.1 million eligible customers currently benefit from the programme. Eskom urged indigent households to […]

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Eskom reports R30.3 billion profit for year ended March 2026

In a financial milestone that highlights a dramatic operational shift for South Africa’s state power utility, Eskom has reported a massive annual profit of R30.3 billion for the financial year ended March 2026. The announcement marks a substantial turnaround for the power giant, showing a doubling of profits as operational improvements, reduced diesel spend on […]

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Eskom tariff increase approved by regulator for 2027

The tariff increase will start from 1 April after the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) approved an average rise of 8.76% for the 2027 financial year, the power utility confirmed in a public statement, reports Cape {town} Etc. Many households already managing tight budgets will see higher monthly accounts, while municipalities that purchase bulk power will […]

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Three smart ways to give your geyser a break (and save money) this festive season

As South Africans pack up for the December holidays, there’s one appliance still working full-time: your geyser. It heats water whether you’re home or not, it quietly uses more electricity than anything else and it almost never gets the credit or attention it deserves. So while you take a break, your geyser deserves one too. […]

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How relatable! Even Cassper Nyovest feels the pain of expensive electricity

Award-winning South African rapper Cassper Nyovest was left baffled at the price of electricity. Newly married Cassper took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to query the cost and even explained his hack to save on usage. “Guys Does the price of electricity change? Last week I bought R3000 electricity and it was 900 units. […]

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Thank you stage 9: Loadshedding video goes viral as SA citizens cast their votes

One thing about South Africans is that we will find the funny in almost everything. Just as the country enjoyed a prolonged period of keeping the lights on, local film director Ofentse Mwase went and produced a short video mimicking the current situation we find ourselves in. Yes, the votes are in, but how long […]

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President Cyril Ramaphosa deploys SANDF to protect Eskom power stations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has recently made a decision to extend the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist SAPS with upholding law and order at Eskom’s power stations. The decision comes after the president wrote two letters to Acting National Assembly Speaker, Lechesa Tsenoli to notify the parliament about his decision. […]

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Man showcases how stage 10 loadshedding will be like in Mzansi

In a viral Tik-Tok video a content creator whose username is Thando comedy, made a video where he showcased how stage 10 loadshedding would work in South Africa. In the video created by the comedian, in a form of a skit, the comedian joked about how South Africa, when it reaches stage 10 will not […]