Electricity

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”

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News | 26 June 2023

Coal truck torched in Gqeberha electricity protest

Protesters were demanding the electrification of about 3,000 shacks

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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

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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

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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

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News | 6 June 2023

Ward councillor’s office torched in Kariega protest

Parts of KwaNobuhle without electricity since Friday

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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

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News | 24 May 2023

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor suspects cable theft as “an act of sabotage”

Power was restored on Monday night to about 50,000 residents following days without electricity

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Brief | 23 May 2023

No water, electricity or toilets for 280 families in Khayelitsha informal settlement

Residents say they have lived without basic services for three years

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News | 20 March 2023