Dishonesty regarding load shedding is alarming
16 October 2019
It is unacceptable that Eskom denied the possibility of load shedding when concerns were raised about it last month. This dishonesty regarding an extremely serious matter is alarming and one is justified in wondering just how extensive the power problem really is.
Eskom gave South Africa just a few hours’ warning that load shedding is imminent. Businesses, factories and everyone else who is dependent on electricity had no opportunity to prepare for the consequences of power outages.
The public was clearly misled about the seriousness of the problem and the people who are responsible for this deception must be held accountable for their dishonesty.
The extent of the damage done to South Africa's economy is immeasurable. Ironically enough, this comes at a time when President Cyril Ramaphosa is trying to convince foreign investors that South Africa is a good and safe place to invest – this is probably the reason why Eskom was dishonest in this regard.