President Cyril Ramaphosa Says Loadshedding Can’t Be Solved Overnight, Leaving Mzansi Fuming

• President Cyril Ramaphosa said that South Africans should not expect an overnight solution to end loadshedding
• In his weekly newsletter, the president said that citizens would have to be realistic about the energy crisis
• Ramaphosa also said that a team of independent experts is evaluating the problems at Eskom’s power stations

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa said that, while he understands the frustrations of South Africans, there is no easy solution to end loadshedding.

In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa said citizens would have to be realistic about the energy crisis. He took note that the rolling blackouts wreaked havoc on businesses and numerous sectors which want an immediate solution.

The president said loadshedding was an issue that was years in the making and the response to the issues needed to get to the root of the cause and not just one element.

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According to EWN, he said during several meetings, the importance of staying on the course rather than adopting short-term solutions was emphasised.

Ramaphosa also said that a team of independent experts is evaluating the problems at Eskom’s power stations. Six power stations have been identified and over the next few months, additional capacity could be recovered.

The president is committed to reducing the severe impact of loadshedding on businesses and households. SABC News reported that efforts are in place to restore other units at Medupi, Kusile and Koeberg.

Ramaphosa’s remarks on loadshedding leave citizens fuming

Gloria Jean Duplooy said:

“My fellow South Africans, I am shocked but no plan.”

Jean Banks commented:

“So in simple language " deal with it because I don't care" got it.”

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Alta Burns wrote”

“Sorry Cyril but I think it's time you and the ANC step down right now.”

Itumeleng Kream Makhafola posted:

“We are tired of hearing lies, we will deal with ANC, next year's elections are closer than they think.”

Phila Ndlovu added:

“Loadshedding is not the only problem we have. The main problem is the ANC.”

Eskom breaks silence on claims of permanent loadshedding for the next 2 years

Briefly News also reported that Eskom has rubbished claims that it would implement permanent Stage 2 and 3 loadshedding across the country.

The announcement came after various reports suggested that the power utility declared non-stop loadshedding for the next two years. Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said that the measure was considered and rejected.

He said former CEO Andrè de Ruyter claimed that permanent loadshedding would not be possible because Eskom cannot guarantee that the power outages would remain at low levels, according to BusinessTech.

Source: Briefly News