Legal Notice

Last updated: 22 May 2026

Independent information site

OurPower (ourpower.co.za) is an independent South African information site. We are not affiliated with, owned by, sponsored by, or endorsed by the South African government, SASSA, the Department of Social Development, Eskom, any municipality, any water utility, or any other government agency or state-owned enterprise mentioned on this site. All official names, logos and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used on this site for identification and informational purposes only.

Information is for general purposes only

Content on OurPower is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for legal, financial, medical, tax or immigration advice. We are not a law firm, accounting firm, medical practice, financial services provider, or registered tax practitioner. Nothing on this site creates a professional relationship between you and OurPower.

Accuracy and warranty

We strive to keep information on OurPower accurate and up to date, and we verify facts against official sources before publishing. However, rules, amounts, dates and procedures can change at any time, sometimes without public notice. OurPower, its owner and contributors:

Make no warranty - express or implied - about the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of any information on the site
Accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of the site or reliance on any information on it
Are not responsible for content on third-party sites that we link to

For any decision where the outcome matters - applying for a grant, paying an account, claiming a benefit, lodging an appeal, taking legal action - always verify with the official source before you act. The relevant official channels are listed in our Contact page.

Privacy summary

OurPower collects minimal data - only what is needed to deliver the site and understand which pages are useful. We use Google Analytics to measure traffic and Google AdSense (with Publift) to serve advertising. Our advertising partners may use cookies for personalisation. We do not sell reader data, email lists, or browsing behaviour to third parties.

Full details: Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Corrections and contact

If you spot an error, please email info@ourpower.co.za with the page URL and the issue. We investigate and correct promptly. See our Contact page for more.

Agreement

By using OurPower you agree to this notice, our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

More about who runs OurPower and how we work: About OurPower.