On Friday we all got together to watch the Blue Bulls vs. Cheetah's Super 14 match, played in Bloemfontein. I could not believe my eyes' when I saw the stadium had a power failure in the heat of the game!

One of the first Super 14 matches, a global audience, a few months away from the soccer world cup, and one of our stadiums is plunged into darkness during an international match. Not a good picture....

I am, and have been very positive about the World Cup here in South Africa, always pushing ...
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Having just moved to a new house,I am unfortunate to have to deal with a number of the normal issues we all deal with when it comes to transfering accounts etc. On of these is the power bill, which has now almost doubled,in comparison to my last house. Not because I am using more electricty, because the property is apparently bigger! Off course the 35% price increase is also to blame. It becomes real when it starts hitting your pocket.

Needless to say though, once I have my DIY solar power sys...
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Carte Blanche is one of the best investigative journalist programs on TV today. Their shows always show the truth and investigate key topics and current events. It was no different this Sunday, when Carte Blanche investigated the the recruitment process at Eskom, showing how the "brain drain" has taken it's toll and how many expats from  overseas have been brought into Eskom.

Eskom has a tough job ahead fulfilling the energy requirement of our country.. but is this the right way to do it?
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South Africans will be facing an annual tariff price increase for electricity of 35% per annum over the next three years. Yes, Eskom needs these funds, there is no point in complaining, but our pockets are already hard hit. Nersa and eSkom discussions have been concluded, and it is set, we will have to pay.

The DIY Solar Power and Wind Power solution is now more relevant than ever. To have the ability to generate your own electricity, means you can take charge and save thousands.

This has beco...
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