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The lights go out. The fridge hums to a stop. You’re in the middle of a blackout, courtesy of load shedding. Unpredictability is a key part of the load shedding experience in South Africa. But it doesn’t have to spell doom and gloom. With the right gadgets and a preparedness plan, you can still keep […]

Load shedding has become a near-daily reality for South Africans, a persistent reminder of the challenges the country faces in meeting its energy needs. But, rather than simply viewing this as a predicament, we can see it as a catalyst for change, a clarion call to reshape South Africa’s energy policy in ways that will […]

When the lights go out in South Africa due to load shedding, it doesn’t mean your taste buds have to suffer. In fact, the circumstances present a unique culinary opportunity to reconnect with traditional cooking methods, experiment with off-the-grid recipes, and enjoy delectable, no-electricity meals. Welcome to the world of Load Shedding Cuisine! The Adventure […]

In an extraordinary meeting held this week, South African government officials and key business sector representatives convened to construct a comprehensive plan. The agenda? Tackling head-on the challenges besieging the nation. Under the rally cry of “removing obstacles to inclusive economic growth and job creation,” the meeting marked a historic collaboration between sectors. Top Priorities […]

It’s hard to overstate the profound impact that load shedding has had on South Africa. For the uninitiated, load shedding is the deliberate shutdown of electric power in a part or parts of a power-distribution system, generally to prevent the failure of the entire system when the demand strains the capacity of the system. It’s […]

As winter casts its long shadows, and with frequent power outages slated to rise, South Africans are in the unique quandary of battling both the bitter cold and the risk of crime. However, fear not, for we have some advice straight from the horse’s mouth: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, a provincial SAPS spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal. The […]

Even as the world shifts towards greener alternatives, the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa faces significant hurdles. The high costs associated with EVs, combined with an underdeveloped charging infrastructure, have left potential customers hesitant. Gasoline vs Electric: Shifting Preferences Deloitte’s 2023 Global Automotive Consumer Study presents an interesting snapshot of the South […]

On 1 March 2023, South Africa unveiled new solar incentives allowing homeowners and businesses to benefit from tax rebates on solar panel installations. The latest proposal initially offers these incentives for a limited time of two years, between 1 March 2023 and 28 February 2025. In this article, we will cover the factors businesses and […]

South Africans are bracing themselves for another winter of load shedding, adding to the structural problems that the country is already facing. The gloomy economic outlook seems to be exacerbated by the energy crisis, says Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister of Electricity. To avoid an increase in load shedding beyond stage 6, the minister has called […]

Load shedding, or scheduled power outages, have become the norm in South Africa. From the impact on daily routines to the unpredictable availability of electricity, the constant blackouts can be challenging to live with. Although load shedding has become a reality that South Africans have learned to manage, there is always something new to learn […]