We have been inundated recently with questions surrounding free basic electricity and how it works. So, naturally we need to inform our users and anyone interested in learning more about what free basic electricity entails. And of course, please feel free to share this post with whoever would like to learn more about free basic electricity. What is free basic electricity? "FBE is the amount of electricity, which is deemed sufficient to provide basic electricity services to a

How to be warm during winter and spend less on Electricity is all about tactics. Have you heard about "Heat and eat" that is what most of us do during winter when the temperatures rises. When most of us hear the word "Winter" we think immediately electricity, and electricity means more money. Well not, you can also save a lot of money during winter by following a few tips: Install draughts to fill possible gaps in your doors, windows and floor so that the warm air can stay i

Solar energy comes from the sun. This is an essential source of renewable energy. It is clean (Harmful to the environment), Once install it is free. It is also works everywhere and you do not need to have a permit for it. There are quite a lot advantage and disadvantage of Solar Energy: Advantage Renewable Energy Source (available as long as we have the sun) Reduces Electricity Bills (Save money because you make use of solar energy) Diverse Application Low maintenance costs

During this season, we tend to use our electric temperature heater regularly. We even spend more time with any other devices, just like TV, computer and mobile phone. The chill air may lead you just to stay at home and enjoy more time with family. meanwhile, we have to pay more for our electricity bill in the winter. Let's learn saving electricity in winter in South Africa. Warm the bed with electric blanket For your comfort bed time during the cold temperature, you can use

Diesel- South Africa has taken the step of implementing diesel rationing, as there is an unexpected rise in demand for the fuel. More than half of the country's refining capacity has been shut down in line with lockdown regulations. When lockdown was instated on march 26, there was restricted activity on essential services. As the rules have begun relaxing, more industries that need diesel will begin operations. "The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) can

There is needs in Eskom to increase electricity prices to meet the cost of producing the power it provides to South Africans. The power utility said "As is evident Eskom is not recovering the efficient cost of the electricity." This is because the price of Eskom electricity is below the efficient cost that it takes to produce that electricity. Eskom is working with the national energy regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to raise electricity tariffs to a level where it will be

During winter, Eskom does not expect it will implement load-shedding despite an increase in demand as lockdown measures are based, This is according to company spokesperson Sikinathi Mantshansha. The tweet stated that "Please switch off any unnecessary lights, geyser, pool pump, and non-essential appliances such as dishwashers" this is very crucial to beat load-shedding during winter. Andre de Ruyter told the Parliament that the risk of load-shedding in the next quarter had

Covid-19: President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that lockdown regulations will be relaxed in gradual phases from Friday 1st of May 2020. Government is using 5 level approach to determine what measures to apply in dealing with Covid-19. Here are the do's and don'ts on Level 4, starting on 1st May, as outlined by the president: Some business will be allowed to resume operations under specific conditions. Every business will have to adhere to detailed health and safety protocols

Dear Powertime Users, Due to the recent announcement by Payments Association of South African (PASA) increased card fees significantly, users purchasing by the card will incur a 3,5% VAT inclusive fee from the 1st April 2020. We remind our users that Instant EFT and EFT payment do not incur any fees. Powertime

Energy: For the first time in three months from July to September figures showed that electricity was produced from renewable energy. In the middle year of 2019, records showed that 38.9 per cent energy was produced by wind solar, hydro and other renewable. More than 38.8 per cent energy is produced from gas. The record of the business and energy department shows that 1 per cent is produced by coal. There were very low - carbon energy and for that reason a new of 57.3 per ce

Powertime is the leader in mobile vending in South Africa and was the first to introduce electricity vending mobile Apps back in 2010. Powertime developed a state of the art vending platform operating across the multiple channels (Website, SMS, Apps). Multiple Payment Methods Purchase directly or easily recharge your wallet via credit card or Debit card, Instant EFT and EFT. Credit or Debit Card From the 1st April 2020, please note that all card transactions on Powertime w

South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB): South Africa finds itself in National disaster because of the Covid 19 outbreak in the country and globally, all eyes were on South African Reserve Bank (SARB). Governor Lesetja Kganyago as he announced, the bank's latest decision on interest rates. The bank decided to ease policy even after a recent sell-off in markets that pushed the rand to new lows of worse than R17/$ and 10 year bond yields to double digits. The bank now joins its peer

The movement is threatening a national shutdown if its demands are not met and also stated that they are not going to pay for electricity. A list of demands was published by the Gauteng Movement which includes: A flat rate for electricity for all residents of Gauteng Scrapping of all prepaid maters Re-connection all houses with no electricity An end of load shedding Scrapping of all Apartheid debts Electrification for all informal settlements Publicly owned renewable energy

South Africa's Energy crisis, once again we have been subjected by the power cuts by Eskom. The recent resignation of Eskom's chairperson and concerns about the current and future reliability of electricity supply is due to these planned power outages (Load shedding). Question have also been raised regarding the lack of progress in solving Eskom's financial and operation crisis. I addition to the importance of electricity for people and business, the amount of proposed solut

Trade union solidarity threatened legal action against a proposed plan of using government employees' pension in order to cut the 450 billion debt burden of Eskom. Solidarity stated it must be stopped as it would be in breach of the public investment corporation's mandate. No court documents have been filled as yet, although the union has started a legal process. Solidarity's legal process started after the congress of South African Trade Unions suggested a plan to create a

Saving energy saves the environment: Between our energy use and the environment, there is a direct connection, although it may not be that apparent. By consuming less power, the amount of toxic fumes released by power plants is reduced, the earth's natural resources are conserved and ecosystems protected from destruction. You will be contributing to a healthier and happier world by taking steps to reduce your energy consumption. Climate change prevention and protecting the ai

"When stage 6 load shedding was implemented in December, not all municipalities has published their extended load shedding schedules" said Eskom in a statement. The president Cyril Ramaphosa, who cut short a visit to Egypt to deal with the crisis, said that Eskom would have to work to stabilize the power grid by the end of March 2020 and added that suspected sabotage at power stations contributed to the loss of 2000 MW this week. The public enterprises and energy ministers

The slow speeds of the internet are due to cable breaks in international links which service the country- the WACS and SAT3/WASC systems. The WASC and SAT3/WASC cable systems are deployed in the Atlantic Ocean and connect South Africa and many other African countries to Europe. The WACS system lands in South Africa at Yzerfontein Western Cape, while the SAT3/WASC system enters the country at Melkbosstrand Western Cape. The international cable downtime has effected most

Please take note of the support hours during the festival period: 25th December 2019 : We are closed on Christmas Day/ all your queries will be resolved on the following day. 26th December 2019 and 01st January 2020 , We open from 7 AM till 1PM The rest of the days, we will be normal support hours (7AM till 7PM) Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to being of service to you again in the coming year.

Eskom has recently came out and issued stern warnings about possible disconnections to municipalities situated in the Manguang Metropilitan municipality. This comes after heavy pressure from National Treasury, who imposed municipal debt recovery as a mandatory condition to it's R59bn life-line, thus the disconnection warnings. This "bail-out", was signed off by President Cyril Ramaphosa to assist Eskom repay it's interest. The group debt burden amounts to some R450bn The mu