Loadshedding
Stellenbosch University's Director of the School of Leadership, Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu, said that Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA speech did not connect.
South Africans were livid after Eskom announced that there will be loadshedding during the AFCON match between South Africa and Nigeria's semi-final clash.
President Cyril Ramaphosa faced difficult questions from a journalist who went viral on X, formerly Twitter. The president's failure to answer earned him mockery.
Eskom's announcement brought Stage 3 loadshedding into play due to unit repairs and delays in planned maintenance. Citizens said they are anticipating Stage 6.
Eskom announced it is increasing loadshedding to stage 3, extending into Saturday afternoon due to generating unit issues. South Africans protested online.
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister of Electricity, revealed that the country should expect to experience stages 2 and 1 successively until further notice.
Eskom's Koeberg Unit succesfully completed a load rejection test, which means it can withstand the loss of power. South Africans snubbed the announcement.
Loadshedding was officially implemented on 2 January after the country experienced a festive season free of blackouts, and South Africans are mad.
Eskom's abrupt announcement of the return of loadshedding frustrated citizens. The company blamed maintenance issues and high electricity demand for the decision.
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