Heating a home through winter can cost more than R2,000 a month, but the cheapest energy source depends on where you live. We compared gas and electricity across four South African cities to find out which keeps a family home warm for less.

Electric blankets, door snakes and closed curtains may not be as exciting as a new heater, but they can save South African households hundreds of rand a month.

Heating a home through winter can cost more than R2,000 a month, but the cheapest energy source depends on where you live. We compared gas and electricity across four South…

Saving electricity during the cold months, however, is less down to selecting an appliance that sucks up more power and more either moving to a warmer part of the country or…