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By what metric is it in "steady decline"? As as South African, it's amusing to see how my country is generalised.
by botanical 11mo ago
By what metric is it in "steady decline"? As as South African, it's amusing to see how my country is generalised.
- badc0ffee 11mo agoOne thing that comes to mind: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_energy_crisis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_energy_crisis
- botanical 11mo agoLoad shedding hasn't been a problem for a while now. With proper maintenance of the coal stations and investments in solar, we haven't had it in Winter either. But you're right, it's always lurking. With increased renewable energy, and less reliance on coal, hopefully it stays in the past. https://african.business/2025/10/energy-resources/has-south-africa-said-goodbye-to-blackouts-for-good https://african.business/2025/10/energy-resources/has-south-...
- foxyv 11mo agoWealth inequality has increased in South Africa, similar to other countries. But their vagueness makes the statement impossible to test.