Electricity
We must reject the government’s dirty energy plans
This year’s Integrated Resources Plan is horrifying
By Alex Lenferna, Ferron Pedro, Promise Mabilo, Motlatsi Makhasane and Bertha Letsoko
Opinion | 20 March 2024
1,330 houses in Mamelodi without electricity, some for seven years
City of Tshwane says it took over the project from the province before it could budget for it
Brief | 15 March 2024
Women’s hostel two-week blackout blamed on strike in eThekwini
Five women from Thokoza Hostel were arrested on Tuesday after protesting to get the electricity restored
Brief | 13 March 2024
Malmesbury communities march against high water and electricity tariffs
“If you don’t have money to pay for water, the municipality blocks electricity” says protestor
Brief | 11 March 2024
Joburg residents march over water outages and unreliable electricity
The protesters say they are also fed up with illegal rubbish dumping and potholes in their streets
Brief | 5 March 2024
Soweto households without electricity for seven months
Premier blames Eskom for delays
Brief | 28 February 2024
Homeowners block entrance to Eskom over blackouts
Power utility blames illegal connections by shack dwellers and unauthorised backroom extensions by homeowners
Brief | 23 February 2024
Shack dwellers hope for subsidised solar power
The City of Cape Town is considering partnering with alternative energy providers for informal settlements
News | 21 February 2024
Joburg communities protest against City Power
The utility says its ageing and damaged infrastructure is battling to cope with demand, and calls on electricity users to pay their bills
Brief | 19 February 2024