Electricity
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
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
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
By Vincent Lali
News | 20 March 2023
Seshego community march in Polokwane to end inconsistent water supply and power outages
Polokwane Municipality says a budget of R52-million has been set aside to complete the Seshego Water Treatment Works
News | 23 February 2023