Joburg's R401-million plan to slash three stages of load-shedding
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has announced a R400-million project to cut load-shedding by up to three stages and ultimately end rotational power cuts in the city.
Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse delivered the remarks during a...
Joburg seeking 500MW of private power to fight load-shedding
Johannesburg’s municipality intends buying 500 megawatts of electricity from independent producers to help avert ongoing power outages in South Africa’s biggest city.
A request for proposals is awaiting approval from the National...
Joburg needs R26 billion for stable power — and it only has R1 billion
Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, needs 26 billion rand ($1.6 billion) to stabilize power supply by 2030 as recurrent outages inhibit economic activity, Mayor Mpho Phalatse said.
South Africa has been hit by...
Pretoria power cut rampage — homeowners and estates are next
The City of Tshwane's mayor has warned that, following the aggressive switch-off campaign launched by the city against non-paying businesses, homeowners should prepare for the same.
"We've been attacking different categories. We...
Sars and Gautrain power cuts — Tshwane’s rampage continues
The City of Tshwane this week continued its aggressive electricity and water revenue collection campaign, cutting off customers who have defaulted on payments for municipal services such as the supply of water and electricity.
Sticking...
Pay up or else — Johannesburg warning after Pretoria power cuts
The DA-led City of Johannesburg could soon begin cutting off electricity and water to customers with outstanding bills for municipal services, The Sunday Times reports.
The newspaper has a spreadsheet detailing R556 million in...
Joburg tech thief strikes again — gets nailed
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has apprehended a notorious tech thief suspected to be behind a raft of burglaries at the City of Joburg's Metropolitan Centre in Braamfontein.
The 38-year-old female suspect was caught with a bag of...