The South African national power utility, Eskom, states that load-shedding is both a legal requirement and a controlled way to ensure the national power system remains stable in the event of major incidents. Load-shedding...
South Africans have been coping with Eskom’s load shedding for years. If you’re tired of two-hour blackouts occurring almost daily with no end in sight, you can use a load shedding kit to provide...
Load shedding is a last resort implemented by Eskom to prevent the collapse of the national power grid. Amidst the energy crisis, it's become necessary to provide a solution for insufficient power station capacity...
Power interruptions are annoying when watching your favourite live TV show, but they can also cause expensive and sometimes irreversible damage to your electronics. As South Africa faces load shedding and grid instability, with...
Load-shedding negatively affects many sectors throughout South Africa and contributes significantly to the rapidly declining economy. Eskom’s planned power outages cripple the community’s most vulnerable members, educational institutes, agricultural sectors, domestic and international tourism...
The national power grid in South Africa still needs to be upgraded to keep pace with growing electrical demands. Eskom, South Africa's primary electricity supplier, is a state-owned company accountable for generating, transmitting, and...
Living in South Africa is more affordable than in many other countries, with living costs and rent typically 50% or more cheaper than in most countries. Of course, it depends on where you live,...
If you’ve noticed your electricity bill creeping up lately, you’re not alone. The electricity cost per kWh in South Africa has been on the rise over the years, and it’s something that affects everyone—whether...