Electricity
Municipality collected 90% of electricity bills but failed to pay Eskom
Emfuleni owes Eskom R3.5-billion and must now hand over its electricity business to the power utility, Pretoria High Court orders
Law | 6 July 2023
EThekwini Municipality fixes streetlights in Bester at last
Community policing forum members says better lit streets will make crime prevention and patrols easier
Brief | 3 July 2023
Here people collect coal dust to cook and stay warm
“What is the use of being climate conscious because this duff coal is like gold to us”
News | 26 June 2023
Coal truck torched in Gqeberha electricity protest
Protesters were demanding the electrification of about 3,000 shacks
Brief | 23 June 2023
Gqeberha shack dwellers protest after electricity disconnected by RDP home owners
Residents of Baloyi informal settlement say two transformers installed in March have never been connected
Brief | 22 June 2023
Illegal connections to blame for leaving learners in the dark, says Eskom
Staff of Bloekombos High School make photocopies at neighbouring schools for exams
By Vincent Lali
News | 14 June 2023
Philippi community and City seek ways to end no-go zone status
Residents hold meeting while City launches specialised policing units to protect its workers and infrastructure
News | 6 June 2023
Ward councillor’s office torched in Kariega protest
Parts of KwaNobuhle without electricity since Friday
Brief | 24 May 2023
Family of man shot by police in Philippi say they waited five hours for an ambulance
Mhlangabezi Skeyi was shot while trying to connect electricity illegaly
News | 24 May 2023