Electricity
Teenager electrocuted in Gqeberha river
This was the second electrocution in the Chatty River in August
News | 23 August 2022
Diepsloot community desperate for electricity to reduce crime
About 600 shacks in Extension 1 have been without electricity for years
By Chris Gilili
News | 22 August 2022
This is why Tembisa residents started deadly riots
Electricity was at the root of dissatisfaction
News | 12 August 2022
IPID probes Ekurhuleni cops after four people died during protests
Mayor promises Tembisa residents free basic electricity, debt relief to qualifying households and bins
By Chris Gilili
News | 5 August 2022
Tensions mount in Tembisa again as families mourn their dead
Protesters block off township with rocks and rubbish
By Chris Gilili
News | 3 August 2022
Electricity poles uprooted by shack dwellers demanding power
Kariega protesters are threatening to intensify their action if City fails to meet their demand
Brief | 28 July 2022
Protesters uproot electricity poles because they are not connected
The Nomakanjani informal settlement community in Gqeberha has been blocking Addo Road for four days over a lack of electricity
Brief | 22 July 2022
Climate justice coalition marches to Ramaphosa’s office
Unions, mining communities, climate and energy activists hand over petition
Brief | 19 July 2022
Eskom goes after delinquent municipality’s bank accounts
City of Matlosana Local Municipality in North West owes Eskom over R800-million
Law | 18 July 2022