Man Who Turned Plastic Bags Into Petrol by Cooking Them Gives Cash Strapped South Africans New Hope

• An innovative young man invented an alternative to fuels such as petrol and diesel made from plastic
• His invention was posted online and peeps consider it a viable alternative to petrol as a way of avoiding the high fuel prices
• Peeps called for his invention to be protected against foreign companies, such as the US, from taking over his invention

Sibusiso Shabalala discovered an alternative to petrol three years ago when he cooked plastic that rendered into fuel. Given the rocketing fuel prices influenced by the war between Russia and Ukraine, many people have found themselves scrambling to save any and all pennies.

Briefly News covered Sibusiso's genius invention when it broke in 2019 when the innovative young man and his invention were thrust into the spotlight. The story was revisited by our publication through a Facebook post that went viral due to our country's fuel saga.

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Many peeps on Facebook rallied behind Sibusiso's fuel invention. Some showed concern that his idea would be stolen or that he would be bought out by company giants. Other peeps who had been following Sibusiso's story since it broke out in 2019 wondered what became of him.

Sandile Shezi excitedly said:

"This is a major turnaround strategy. With the right support, we can live better lives since plastic is a cheaper raw material."

Walter Vus'muzi Fragile Khubza, who had been following Sibusiso's story, said:

"Been asking kutsi how far did he go coz last year when I checked they said they will assist him or maybe they bought him out."

Tinky Patjotjo Machele said:

"Then we must stand up with him and support not allow Government or other experts to close him down only for US citizen to come up with it."

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Theodorah Lutuli complimented Sibusiso but feared idea theft:

"Great stuff but worried that his innovation will be stolen by those who have the capacity and resources to take it further. So annoying."

Busie Nonie pointed out that:

"As long as the west doesn't approve nobody will take it seriously. Africa can't make decisions on its own without consulting western countries."

Man uses a petrol powered generator to charge his electric car, leaves South Africans in stitches

The increasing petrol prices are giving more than just petrol-powered car driver chest pains. According to Briefly News, getting an electric car seemed like a good idea for one man until he was posted on Twitter recharging it using a petrol-powered generator.

Tweeps were tickled pink at realising the irony of the man's situation. They applauded him for trying to avoid high petrol prices but pointed out the fact that the generator that saved the day runs using petrol.

Some peeps on Twitter sympathised with the man and pointed out that even though he used a petrol-powered generator to charge his car, he was still somewhat spared from the rising petrol prices.

Source: Briefly News