Debt Rescue’s Annaline van der Poel Shares Practical Tips Amid Rising Electricity Costs
Annaline van der Poel from Debt Rescue, provides advice to consumers on navigating financial pressures, specifically discussing the impact of electricity price hikes and offering practical tips for saving money on household expenses.
Energy Crisis Deepens as Fuel Prices Strain Eskom and South Africans
Debt Rescue warns that without intervention, the risk of intensified load shedding is real due to rising diesel costs straining Eskom’s backup systems. It also discusses how soaring fuel prices are pressuring South African households and workers, prompting calls for flexible work models.
Diesel cost spike may trigger load-shedding warnings
Labour analysts have warned rising diesel prices could potentially trigger load-shedding and worsen service delivery in the workplace. Higher fuel costs are expected to strain Eskom’s diesel-reliant open cycle gas turbines. Debt Rescue’s Neil Roets cautions without intervention, higher stages of load-shedding may return. Job Crystal CEO Sasha Knott told IOL fuel shortages and long queues are […]