Electricity
Protesters demand end to power cuts and sewage spills
Sewage from broken drains sticks to the fingers of wheelchair users, says protester
By Vincent Lali
News | 14 October 2026
Households on Cape Town sewage pond demand to be relocated
On Wednesday residents of Siyangena informal settlement in Philippi East protested
Brief | 8 October 2026
Debate over new Makhanda wind farm
Questions raised about jobs, community benefits, ownership and environmental impact of proposed 37-turbine facility
By Gcina Ntsaluba and Asemahle Vumsindo
News | 25 September 2026
Cape Town roads blocked in electricity protest
Philippi informal settlement residents want the City of Cape Town to negotiate with the private landowners to install services
Brief | 23 September 2026
Minister may benefit from Lesotho’s R100-billion AI and hydropower deal
Public works minister Matjato Moteane is a shareholder in a local firm the government plans to invite to participate
News | 15 September 2026
Protesters block Cape Town roads, demanding electricity
But Siyangena informal settlement is built on land not owned by the state
Brief | 9 September 2026
AI data centres could make electricity more expensive
Power-hungry hyperscale data centres could lock us into fossil fuel dependence, says Open Secrets
Opinion | 2 September 2026
Mfuleni shack dwellers protest outside Premier’s office
Protesters threaten to “shut down the N2” if water and electricity demands ignored
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 14 August 2026
Cold front strains electricity supply in Joburg
City Power says it is dealing with almost 3,700 power outage calls on Tuesday, mostly from Hursthill, Reuven and Lenasia
By Seth Thorne
News | 11 August 2026