On Wednesday 28 August 2024 - Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa conducted a visit to Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality to assess the damages to electricity infrastructure caused by gale-force winds on 21 August 2024. The Minister’s delegation included the Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Babalwa Lobishe, members of the Mayoral Committee, senior Municipal officials and senior executives from Eskom (distribution) who will discuss mitigation measures and the … [Read more...] about Video: Minister Ramokgopa; “NMB Will Require R1.07 Billion to Fix Existing Infrastructure”
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Protesters torch ten electricity poles in Kariega – Gqeberha in the News
Protesters torch ten electricity poles in Kariega: Some of the charred wooden electricity poles that were set alight by protesting residents in Kariega are being replaced. The protesters were demanding electrification of their shacks in Area 11. Photo ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. We’ve beaten them before, we can do it again – Kerr: LIGHTING will strike in the same place twice! This is the warning of Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) coach Dylan Kerr to struggling Chippa United ahead … [Read more...] about Protesters torch ten electricity poles in Kariega – Gqeberha in the News
AIDC EC warns on energy tariff increases
The Automotive Industry Development Centre in the Eastern Cape (AIDCEC) has warned that the electricity tariff increase of 15% effective from April 1, will slam the brake on the South African automotive supply chain's drive for greater levels of global competitiveness. The AIDCEC says rising input costs could stunt growth in volumes and particularly in exports, which in turn would make it difficult for the automotive sector to achieve targets for the country relating to inclusiveness, … [Read more...] about AIDC EC warns on energy tariff increases
Cars and buses torched in electricity protest – News from GroundUp
Cars and buses torched in electricity protest: Protesters accuse Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality of breaking its promises Source: GroundUp News. Two brothers, accused of stealing shack roofing, burnt to death: Mounting number of people murdered by vigilantes in Port Elizabeth informal settlement Source: GroundUp News. Parents shut down high schools, demanding places for their children: “No learners will attend school while others don’t” says Kraaifontein community leader Source: … [Read more...] about Cars and buses torched in electricity protest – News from GroundUp
South Africa: Violence Erupts Over Electricity in Port Elizabeth – Port Elizabeth in the News
South Africa: Violence Erupts Over Electricity in Port Elizabeth: Residents of Bayland informal settlement in Port Elizabeth threw stones at owners of nearby RDP houses who had cut their electricity connections on Monday. Residents of the settlement say they have ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Traditional healer charged with compelled rape abandons bid for bail in PE court: A traditional healer from Port Elizabeth appeared in the Motherwell Magistrates Court on Wednesday where he … [Read more...] about South Africa: Violence Erupts Over Electricity in Port Elizabeth – Port Elizabeth in the News
Westville households get electricity after 10 years – Port Elizabeth in the News
Westville households get electricity after 10 years: Nomonde Gwedashe has been living in Westville for more than ten years. On Monday, her home was among 1,000 shacks to get electricity from the municipality. Photo: A thousand shacks were connected to ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. A Port Elizabeth police officer accused of raping a child fired: A Port Elizabeth police officer has been dismissed following the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's findings into allegations … [Read more...] about Westville households get electricity after 10 years – Port Elizabeth in the News
Uitenhage News: Uitenhage battles without electricity even before load-shedding resumes
Uitenhage battles without electricity even before load-shedding resumes: While Eskom announced on Wednesday that load-shedding stage 2 would be implemented, residents in Uitenhage have had to contend with constant power cuts — something the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Burglaries surge in Walmer and Uitenhage: Uitenhage and Walmer have topped the list of burglary hotspots since lockdown regulations were relaxed and criminal activity started to rise in … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Uitenhage battles without electricity even before load-shedding resumes
Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity – Port Elizabeth in the News
Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity: We want to get the attention of this municipality. But if officials don’t address us we will stop all the projects in this ward.' ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. FlySafair to re-introduce flights between PE and Durban: The airline says bookings opened on Friday for these flights which will resume on the 7th and 10th of August. FlySafair says this will be followed by a twice-weekly service on Thursday's and … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity – Port Elizabeth in the News
Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity – Port Elizabeth in the News
Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity: We want to get the attention of this municipality. But if officials don’t address us we will stop all the projects in this ward.' ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. FlySafair to re-introduce flights between PE and Durban: The airline says bookings opened on Friday for these flights which will resume on the 7th and 10th of August. FlySafair says this will be followed by a twice-weekly service on Thursday's and … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity – Port Elizabeth in the News
Electricity protests after RDP homeowners disconnect informal settlement – News from GroundUp
Electricity protests after RDP homeowners disconnect informal settlement: “Our electricity boxes trip and only start to work the following day” says RDP homeowner in Mfuleni Source: GroundUp News. “The only time they flock here is when they want our votes” says Pietermaritzburg resident: The City has promised to send a team to resolve issues of sanitation in Mkhondeni Source: GroundUp News. Evictions: When is a shack occupied and when is it not?: The battle to find out which criteria are … [Read more...] about Electricity protests after RDP homeowners disconnect informal settlement – News from GroundUp
Kids playing with kites under power lines causing electricity outages in PE – Port Elizabeth in the News
Kids playing with kites under power lines causing electricity outages in PE: A Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality spokesperson said the recent power outages which occurred in Port Elizabeth were "mainly caused by kite activities along the servitudes in which the power lines run". Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Couple’s 10-year journey to parenthood: That is how long it took this Port Elizabeth couple to fall pregnant. Hundreds of thousands of rand. That is how much it cost this couple to … [Read more...] about Kids playing with kites under power lines causing electricity outages in PE – Port Elizabeth in the News
No to any increase in municipal electricity prices
South Africa can’t afford municipal price increases while dealing with the disastrous fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic OUTA is calling on the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) to block any increases in municipal electricity tariffs. NERSA is considering how much the municipalities will be allowed to increase the price of electricity to their customers on 1 July 2020. The regulator’s proposal is for an increase of 6.24%. This is based on the previously approved average increase in Eskom’s … [Read more...] about No to any increase in municipal electricity prices
Bhisho News: Gas, shooting, arrests at electricity protests
Gas, shooting, arrests at electricity protests: Chaos resulted in Bhisho on Monday, as police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at hundreds of protesters demanding the cost of electricity be dramatically reduced. More than 700 protesters from the ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Definición de Bhisho: His tone began to altar as he spoke. His tone began to alter as he spoke. It happened at the peak of the morning rush hour. It happened at the peek of the morning rush hour. He shared a pizza … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Gas, shooting, arrests at electricity protests
Makhanda News: South Africa: While Electricity Hogs Headlines, the Water Situation Is Another Unfolding Crisis
South Africa: While Electricity Hogs Headlines, the Water Situation Is Another Unfolding Crisis: But experts warn that the country's water situation is rapidly heading in the same disastrous direction -- as recent events in Beaufort West and Makhanda have starkly illustrated. "There were j... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. South Africa: While Electricity Hogs Headlines, South Africa's Water Situation Is Another Unfolding Crisis: But experts warn that the country's water situation is … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: South Africa: While Electricity Hogs Headlines, the Water Situation Is Another Unfolding Crisis
Bhisho News: Buffalo City Metro: Water and electricity supply disrupted after buildings burnt
Buffalo City Metro: Water and electricity supply disrupted after buildings burnt: The statement described the strike, which has been taking place in King Williams Town, Bhisho, Mdantsane and East London, as “illegal”. It blamed “acts of anarchy” for “sabotaging of services to our p... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. SAMWU calls for workers not to vandalise property during strike: The statement described the strike, which has been taking place in King Williams Town, Bhisho, Mdantsane and East … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Buffalo City Metro: Water and electricity supply disrupted after buildings burnt
