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Bad news for South African electricity users as rising prices keep getting worse
Energy expert warns South Africa is trapped in a utility death spiral where rising electricity prices reduce demand, forcing Eskom to raise prices further.
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Bad news for residents as municipal electricity hikes loom for July in major metros
South African municipalities raise electricity tariffs on 1 July 2025, with Buffalo City at 14% hike; experts suggest geyser focus and solar options to ease costs.
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"Heat only what you need": The costly winter mistake many South Africans make with their geysers
Many South Africans are unknowingly spending hundreds more on electricity in winter because of how they manage their geysers, but a few changes could fix that.
Eskom Green officially launched as utility targets 6GW of renewable energy by 2030
Eskom has launched Eskom Green, a new renewable energy division aimed at expanding clean power projects and helping South Africa speed up its energy transition.
"Regional centre for energy": New US deal set to turn around Lesotho's dependence on SA electricity
Lesotho has signed a $6.2 billion deal with a US energy company to build a massive hydropower plant that could end its reliance on South Africa for electricity.
"Dalyight Robbery": Eskom employees' average R1 million annual salary increases anger South Africa
Eskom’s salary increases cause uproar as employee benefits rise by 37%, with average salaries exceeding R1.1 million amid public outrage over electricity prices.
"Heated blanket is the best": Electricity costs of using 4 different types of heaters, SA debates
Renewable energy manager @wesreddy1 has shared a breakdown of electric heater running costs, revealing that some appliances can cost up to R840 a month.
New electricity bill increases coming for major South African metros
Electricity users in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Tshwane and eThekwini could soon face higher bills as new municipal tariff hikes start in July from the 1st.
"This is not a joke anymore": South African Woman's R200 Electricity Purchase Leaves Mzansi Fuming
A South African woman’s post about paying R5 per electricity unit and R10.50 for two tomatoes has Mzansi talking about the real cost of living in 2026.
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