Consumers using these meters must re-code them by Sunday 24 November
The proposed tariff hikes have sparked debates about inequality, access to power and the future of South Africa’s energy landscape
If the amendment to the Electricity Act is to be effective, fiscal instability at local government level needs to be tackled
Any meter that is not upgraded by 8:15pm on 24 November will only continue to disperse electricity until the existing credit is depleted
The disconnect-reconnect cycle in townships is a reminder that giving people legal, affordable access to power goes beyond technical solutions
The electricity and energy minister announced a collaborative effort to bring down high municipal electricity tariffs and alleviate financial pressure on consumers
Clean energy offers a viable solution that can drive economic growth, improve quality of life and protect the environment
Households are battling to keep up with their municipal bills in the face of stubbornly high interest rates, according to Salga
Some residents in Soweto and Brixton have asked the City of Johannesburg to leave their areas on the network for health reasons
The marginal improvement in sentiment has been buoyed by sectors such as manufacturing