What? Are You Saying Eskom Employees Might Be Sabotaging Our Power?
Just when you think Eskom has reached peak incompetence, along come accusations of sabotage from the inside.
Wednesday Morning Spice
More stage 4. Trump victory. Google’s big news. Boeing 737 nearly crashed day before. China goth struggle. US real-life mafia show. Adulthood starts at 30. Gates joins Bezos.
Sorry, But The Eskom Situation Is Actually Far Worse Than You Think
I know you know it’s bad, because weekends are for hangovers, not load shedding, but experts have laid bare just how buggered Eskom really is.
Eskom’s Death Spiral Explained In Eight Minutes [Video]
Why is there load shedding again, after Zuma told us we were safe in 2016? What’s this about Eskom being R420 billion in debt? How did we get to this point? Those and other questions tackled here.
Load Shedding Is Back Again, So Here Are 10 Survival Tips
With so much uncertainty around Eskom, and a high risk of load shedding this weekend, the best thing South Africans can do is to make sure that we are prepared.
How To Stay Connected When Load Shedding Strikes
Load shedding is here in full force, which means it’s time to take a look at some tech-savvy devices that’ll keep you connected when the lights go out.
How Much Eskom’s Stage Two Load Shedding Costs South Africa Daily
Load shedding is alive and well again, and we are on stage four for the rest of the day. Even stage two has dire consequences for the economy.
Wondering How Long Load Shedding Will Go On For? Read This
As we enter another day of stage two load shedding, it’s worth taking a look forward to see how long we might be in this mess.
Eskom 2008 Versus Eskom 2018 – How The Wheels Came Off [Infographic]
“Kaput”, “game over”, and an “energy skunk on quicksand” – if you think you know just how bad the Eskom mess is, think again.
You Need To Get These Load Shedding Apps
Load shedding is back, and that means it’s time to start working out exactly when you’re going to be plunged into darkness. There’s an app for that.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Eskom warning. NPA’s Gupta blunder. Trump’s Space Force. Superbalist and Spree merge. Brexit costs. Bell Pottinger takedown. CT dam level update. Newlands’ last ever test? Saudi World Cup plane catches fire. Controversial rapper killed. MTV Awards winners.
Eskom Is Rolling Out Load Shedding Again – Check If You’re Affected Here
Brace yourself – the cash-strapped utility is implementing load shedding around the country, with today’s efforts kicking off at 11:30 this morning.
Thursday Morning Spice
Load shedding. Shamba the new Cecil. Trump for Nobel Prize? Snapchat plunges. WhatsApp group calls. Starbucks settlement. New Ozzie cricket coach. NFL Cheerleaders ‘pimped out’. Beckham’s bday surprise.
Massive News From Eskom Regarding Load Shedding This Winter
Remember when you had to keep a constant eye on just when your home would be plunged into darkness? Ah, those were the days.
You’re Kidding – Load Shedding At Cape Town International Airport? Passengers Finding Their Way Around With Cellphone Lights [Video]
If you’re welcoming an international visitor to Cape Town today you might have a rather awkward conversation starter on your hands.
In South Africa It’s A National Headline If The Electricity Stays On For A Week
A week of electricity deserves nothing more than a national headline as Eskom attempts to encourage positivity with its epically failed brand.
Surely If You Don’t Have A Solar Light By Now You Are Alone
The idea of sitting around a campfire is a winner, sure, but sometimes you want luxuries like light that won’t scold your face and a fully charged cellphone. You can have both pretty easily.
Keep The TV, Lights And Wi-Fi Going With This Ryobi Generator Only R3,990
Let’s all give Eskom the collective middle finger. There, wasn’t that rather soothing? Now let’s stop being at their mercy and take matters into our own hands with this beaut.
If You Think Our Load Shedding Is Bad Spare A Thought For These Guys
We know that Eskom are pretty much the laughing stock of the country but it looks they have competition when it comes to their ineptitude. It could be worse.
The Final Straw: Load Shedding Is Forcing People To Leave South Africa
We’re all fed-up with load shedding. But for an increasing number of South Africans, it’s one of many motivations to leave home and never come back.
Imagine Life Without Traffic – Now Wouldn’t That Be A Treat?
There’s Saturday morning demons after drinking too much with workmates and over-sharing, we all know those right? But what about the post-work traffic demons creeping into our lives?
ABSA Insurance Pays Out Robbery Claims Even If During Load Shedding
Here’s something you might ironically call light at the end of the tunnel – ABSA have come out and said they will still pay out on their insurance policies if you are burgled during load shedding.
SA Will More Than Likely Have A Total Blackout Very Soon – Read Here
I have no doubt you have heard this story trotted out before in the past few months, but this time it might actually have some teeth. Are we on the brink of disaster?
Shame, White Folk In The Southern Suburbs Are Losing Car Wheels During Load Shedding [Images]
As if missing the eight o’ clock movie wasn’t bad enough, now someone has gone and nicked all the wheels off the car. Yes it’s the new crime wave spreading through Cape Town.
The Beauty Of Eskom In Action [Video]
So what does a birds-eye view of Eskom in action over the city of Cape Town look like then? Here’s your answer.
Finally: The Load Shedding App That Gives You Notifications BEFORE Your Lights Go Out
I was load shedded so many times last week that I have finally put away my electric kettle and now I only use my Le Creuset one on the stove. Sigh.
Don’t Get Left In The Dark Without Your Phone’s Torch – Do This Instead
No one enjoys being plunged into darkness when someone decides to turn off our lights for us. Here’s the only survival kit you will ever need.
Zuma And His Generators – You Can’t Laugh About It More Than This Guy [Video]
This is the best way to start your week: a bit of hysterical laughter. This guy clearly cannot handle it right now (whatever it is – I don’t know if they get load shedding in Latin America).
Yoh! Eskom CEO Suspended Amid Massive Investigation
Eskom are set to dig deep in an internal investigation into problems at the company. Four board members have been sent to the naughty corner, including CEO Tshediso Matona.
Load Shedding Returns – Here’s The Schedule
Those guys over at Eskom are such jokers. As if we’re not having to deal enough with greater Cape Town burning down, we now have to actually do it in the dark.