South Africa has experienced frequent power outages or blackouts in recent years, disrupting businesses and homes. The energy crisis has hit the Western Cape hard, prompting the government to take significant steps toward making its facilities energyresilient and protecting critical services from blackouts.
South Africa’s energy sector has seen a significant challenge in recent years. Eskom, the country’s leading power utility, has struggled to keep up with the growing electricity demand. The result has been frequent power outages, or load shedding, which have disrupted businesses and homes. The reasons for this crisis are complex, ranging from aging infrastructure to corruption allegations. In this article, we will explore the causes of the electricity crisis in South Africa, its impact on society, and the measures being taken to address the problem.
