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Electrical wiring

Analysis: Shocking state of SA's plugs and the things that go in them

Business Maverick

Analysis: Shocking state of SA's plugs and the things that go in them

By Chris Yelland

Illegal electricity connections are our only option, say shack-dwellers

South Africa

Illegal electricity connections are our only option, say shack-dwellers

By Chris Gilili for GroundUp

Critical electrical protection devices in SA found to be dangerous counterfeits

South Africa

Critical electrical protection devices in SA found to be dangerous counterfeits

By Chris Yelland

SA's still unprotected from dangerous multi-plug units

Sci-Tech

SA's still unprotected from dangerous multi-plug units

By Chris Yelland

The dangers of policing electrical installations by unaccredited government agents

Business Maverick

The dangers of policing electrical installations by unaccredited government agents

By Mark Botha