Fikile Mbalula Projects Loadshedding May End Soon as SA Experiences Relief From High Stages of Blackouts

• ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula claims that loadshedding could be over soon
• Mbalula claimed that South Africa was beginning to experience stability regards the electricity supply
• The ANC SG vowed that the ruling party's commitment to fixing the energy crisis was not in a bid to win votes before the elections

JOHANNESBURG - With South Africa teetering between Stage 1 and Stage 3 loadshedding, African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula is making big promises again.

The ANC secretary general said that recent projects indicate that loadshedding would soon be a thing of the past.

Speaking on 702, Mbalula claimed that South Africa's energy supply was stabilising, and citizens would soon enjoy reliable electricity.

Fikile Mbalula claims resolving loadshedding isn't about winning votes for elections

The ruling party has often been accused of using the easing stages of loadshedding to bolster its approval rating and win votes ahead of the upcoming general election.

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Mbalula sought to dispel the criticism, saying that the party was not working to end loadshedding for the purpose of the elections.

Mbalula said:

"Load-shedding must not be resolved for elections, it must be resolved for our economy. It is a total disaster for our economy. It is a total disaster for our livelihoods.”

Why is loadshedding getting better?

South Africans anticipated a particularly tough winter after Electricity Minister Kgosientsho warned that the greater demand for electricity during the season would result in more blackouts.

However, Eskom revealed that several factors contributed to the improvement in loadshedding.

According to Business Tech, reduced unplanned outages, increased wind energy generated from stormy weather, and lower-than-expected demand have all led to fewer hours of rolling blackouts.

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Below are some comments:

@GenduToit asked:

"So he admits they are worried about losing votes due to their looting spree and collapse of Eskom?"

@bthsmart claimed:

"Yeah yeah. No loadshedding until the day after the elections."

@uncertza said:

"Anything anyone from ANC says should be ignored."

@Graeme41852142 added:

"The ANC is an abusive husband that begs for forgiveness after administrating a beating."

Haras Muriel Mzilikazi remarked:

"I'll keep my champagne on ice for now. Well, until 12 months after elections."

Sven Heeren rebutted:

"Zuma said the same."

Russell Narunsky commented:

"Hopefully, this unfunny clown will be a thing of the past too."

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“China very much relates to the challenges here and we are ready to provide support to South Africa within our capacity.”

Source: Briefly News