Can a decoder be fixed?

There are several DStv decoder models currently used by viewers, and there is confusion among subscribers as to which decoders can still be fixed and which ones have reached “end of support”. MultiChoice currently offers two decoders that can be bought new – the HD PVR Explora and the single-view HD Decoder. The new decoders are … Read more

How do I find load shedding in my area?

To find the schedule for your area on this web site (if you are an Eskom customer): Type in your Suburb/town in the quick-search box or, Choose your Province/Metropolitan Area/Suburb/town via the drop-down boxes. If you cannot find your Suburb/Town, try to search for areas adjacent to your neighbourhood. Please note: Many electricity networks do … Read more

How long does load shedding last?

Load shedding will be implemented in most instances in 2 hour blocks. However, in Eskom-supplied Johannesburg areas, blocks are 4 hours long. This is to coincide with City Power’s 4 hour schedule. Each of the time periods has an additional 30 minutes added to allow for switching of networks in a way that will not … Read more

Which countries does South Africa supply electricity to?

Most of this electricity is consumed domestically, but around 12,000 gigawatt-hours are annually exported to Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and other Southern African Development Community countries participating in the Southern African Power Pool. Most power stations in South Africa are owned and operated by Eskom. These plants account for 95% of all the electricity produced in South … Read more

What is the difference between power cut and load shedding?

Load shedding is always a pre-planned measure, usually announced early in the morning. Ample warning is given by the utility, who are very clear when they communicate the stage of load shedding, the time it will take place, and who it’s going to affect. If you’re going to be incompetent, at least be open about it… Power … Read more

How do you pay DStv?

How To Pay Your Dstv Subscriptions You can pay for Dstv account online, on your banking app and many other options we’re listing below. Pay via Debit Order Debit order payment is the easiest and reliable way of paying any account in South Africa. You can pay for your Dstv subscription via debit order so … Read more

Eskom Learnership

Eskom Learnerships 2025/2026 are offered to school-leavers and unemployed individuals from different communities. An Eskom learnership form part of the government?s National Skills Development Strategy to create skills and ease poverty and unemployment. It is also part of Eskom’s human resource development (HRD) strategy to enhance the quality of training, education, and development amongst South Africa?s youth. You can also … Read more

Eskom Certificates

B-BBEE certificate  (Uploaded 11 January 2025/2026) Disclosure Certificate (CIPC)   (Uploaded 23 May 2018) Tax compliance status  (Uploaded 29 September 2020) Confirmation of Registration number of Eskom Guide to requesting information from Eskom Guide to requesting information from Eskom Link to Promotion of Access to Information Act (Act 2,2000) (Government Website) ManualsEnglishAfrikaansZuluSesotho Please note, when using the … Read more

Eskom Stages of load shedding

Load shedding will be used under emergency conditions for limited periods. Four schedules have been developed based on the possibility of risk and to ensure that load shedding is applied in a fair and equitable manner: Stage 1 allows for up to 1000 MW of the national load to be shed. Stage 2 allows for … Read more

Eskom Login

To Login choose either option 1 or 2 below, fill in your details and click enter. Click here to access the ESKOM login page If you would like to register or you have forgotten your password please click the buttons Register or Forgot Password respectively. Customer Satisfaction Surveys Please note that Eskom conducts monthly telephonic, on-line and automated surveys to … Read more