Load shedding in South Africa has long been a pressing issue, disrupting daily life and economic activities. Although there has been a recent pause, experts warn that it is not gone forever. South Africans need to take proactive measures, such as installing solar energy systems, to ensure a stable power supply in the future.
READ MORESectional title schemes are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce their electricity bills and environmental impact. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which approach is best for your sectional title scheme.
READ MOREIn a this webinar titled "Should You Go Solar in Sectional Title?" and hosted by Women in Sectional Title (WiST), two legal experts, specialist attorney, author and founder of WiST, Marina Constas, and Manager: Commercial Department at Sectional Title Solutions, Advocate Jade Adair, engaged in an in-depth discussion on the legalities and practicalities of implementing solar energy systems in sectional title schemes.
READ MORECare for Wild (CFW), the world's largest specialised orphaned rhino conservation facility, faced many challenges due to costly generators and an inefficient solar and battery system. However, in 2021, Sectional Title Solutions (STS), BC Funding Solutions (BCFS), and Bright Light (BLS), donated a complete solar system worth R2 million to the sanctuary.
READ MOREAs of 1 April 2023, cash-strapped consumers in South Africa have been dealt another blow as Eskom’s 18.65% price hike came into effect. This came on the back of repeated interest rate hikes and the rising cost of living, all contributing to homeowners’ financial stress.
READ MOREWant to power up your sectional title unit? President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined a number of steps to deal with the country’s energy crisis in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 9 February 2023. Economists expect over 250 days of load-shedding in 2023, even more than in 2022.
READ MOREThe December holiday season is finally here, and this is the period we look forward to all year to wind down and enjoy some fun in the South African sun. It’s when we can spend quality time with loved ones and make memories that last a lifetime.
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