Tag: South Africa

Insurance policy exclusions for a total grid failure might seem like a bad deal for South African consumers, but senior assistant ombudsman Peter Nkhuna argues that they’re essential for the industry’s survival. Here’s a breakdown of his reasoning: Outsurance Joins Grid Collapse Exclusion Trend Outsurance is the latest insurance company to add grid collapse exclusions […]

Load-shedding has become an unwelcome reality for many South Africans, impacting daily routines and quality of life. In this blog post, we’ll share practical advice, life hacks, and strategies to help you and your family effectively cope with and manage the challenges posed by load-shedding. We’ll cover energy-saving tips, preparing a load-shedding survival kit, and […]

“South Africans rejoice as Eskom introduces revolutionary ‘EnergiLeap’ technology.” Johannesburg, South Africa – April 1, 2023 – South Africa’s leading electricity provider, Eskom, has announced a groundbreaking new solution to the ongoing load shedding crisis: a 25-hour uninterrupted power supply daily! According to the company, this game-changing solution will be made possible through the introduction […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured the public that the government is actively working to mitigate the impact of load shedding on different sectors of society and the economy. Speaking in Parliament, Ramaphosa emphasized that the government’s primary focus is on reducing the severity and frequency of load shedding through various interventions coordinated by the National […]

South Africans have been facing an unfortunate surge in household appliance break-downs over the past few months, thanks to load shedding. When power comes back on after load shedding, it causes a sudden electricity surge that goes beyond regular voltage. This excess voltage damages electrical equipment and appliances connected to the mains power. This is […]

Brace yourself as Eskom cranks up the load shedding to stage 4. Check out the full schedule and stay prepared with our easy-to-scan guide: Load Shedding Schedule: A Day-by-Day Breakdown Behind the Scenes: Generation Capacity Updates Recent Power Station Developments Load Shedding Schedules for Major Metros Stay on top of the game by checking your […]

South Africa’s Energy Revolution: A Load Shedding Trigger JP Landman, political and trend analyst, argues that load shedding is catalyzing South Africa’s energy evolution. The frustration and negative impact of load shedding are propelling the country towards an energy revolution, with investments of around R1.5 trillion expected in the energy sector within the next five […]

A Beacon of Hope: Ramaphosa’s Commitment to Tackling Load Sheddingdding Woes President Cyril Ramaphosa shared an optimistic perspective on South Africa’s electricity crisis, highlighting the progress made by the National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) in tackling the issue. However, no specific timeline or relief date for the country’s rolling blackouts was provided. The Current Load […]

Property Investment in South Africa: A Mixed Bag for 2023 Despite a series of tumultuous years, property investment in South Africa is still promising, with expected returns of between 10% and 15% for 2023, according to Broll Property Group. However, the market still has to overcome significant challenges before it can fully bounce back. Key […]

Cape Town’s Bold Budget Aims to End Loadshedding: A Bright Electric Light at the End of the Eskom Tunnel Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis recently unveiled the City of Cape Town’s ‘Budget for Building Hope’ for the fiscal year 2023/24. The R69.9 billion draft budget includes a bold R2.3 billion commitment to tackle loadshedding and […]