South Africa

‘People are broken’ — Daily Maverick readers describe toll rolling blackouts take on their health and businesses

By Victoria O’Regan

South Africa

Complete power grid failure - this is what it looks like — Ladismith case study

By Suné Payne

South Africa

Central Karoo towns in critical scramble for water, generators after storms kill power supply

By Suné Payne

Business Maverick

MTN spends billions of rands to escape the pain of blackouts

By Ray Mahlaka

Magazine

Rolling blackouts 101: A few things to consider when buying a fuel-powered back-up generator for the home

By Malibongwe Tyilo

South Africa

How blackouts compound the trauma of the bereaved and batter the funeral industry

By Chris Makhaye

Business Maverick

How to ensure you are properly insured in the power crisis

By Neesa Moodley

Business Maverick

Consumer ombud warns on DIY solar installations and fly-by-night operators

By Georgina Crouth

South Africa

Western Cape pumps R89-million into generators as backup for municipal water supplies

By Suné Payne

South Africa

South Africans make a plan in the face of never-ending electricity blackouts

By Victoria O’Regan

Business Maverick

Daily Maverick readers give a first-hand account of how load shedding has played havoc with their businesses

By Karabo Mafolo