19
Jan
South Africa: Forward to the Past
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Ben Trovato
After yet another wretched night without power, I bought an ounce of criminally overpriced data and turned to the internet for help. Dignitas seemed the most effective solution, but my bank balance sa...
22
Sep
More mayhem at Megatwatt Park
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The thought of once again writing about Eskom makes me want to rip out my eyeballs and run naked down the N2. I have been lashing out at this failed cartel since 2008.
People speak of the terror of s...
11
Nov
When days are dark … call Alfred
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A tweet came through from Eskom on Sunday afternoon. It said: “Just Energy Transition – Re-invigorating, rejuvenating, and redefining Eskom’s destiny as we lead the energy transition into the future. ...
02
Dec
Shedding loads and spreading lies
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Eskom has been fucking with us for years and there's no end in sight. Here's a letter I wrote to the boss of the power utility in 2011. This was before the Guptas even got their claws into it.
&nbs...
05
Jul
Stayin’ Alive – South Africa’s new disco anthem
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The Americans sent men to the moon in 1969 but we can't work out how to put our traffic lights on a separate circuit.
And now, on top of the electricity shedding, there's water shedding.
Stop compla...
10
Nov
Dear Boss of Eskom
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One from the archives – a letter I wrote to Eskom almost 10 years ago to the day.
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This is the fourth time I am writing this letter to you. The first three times y...