South Africa’s electricity supply has been in crisis for years, with power cuts an almost daily occurrence for many citizens. The situation has only worsened as Eskom, the country’s leading power supplier, struggles to keep up with demand. The problem is particularly acute during winter when the need for electricity skyrockets due to the colder temperatures. The newly appointed Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has warned that this winter could be “tough” if Eskom’s grid remains as constrained as it currently is.
