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Load shedding. Ah yes, the term that makes South Africans faster with their mobile torches than a gunslinger in a spaghetti western. Let’s take a look at this electrifying topic, shall we?
Load shedding: a national pastime
Some countries have football, others have cricket or hockey, but in South Africa we have load shedding. It’s not just a blackout, it’s a lifestyle. Consider it planned government-mandated time of self-connection, whether we like it or not.
Now, there are 5 stages of load shedding.
Stage 1: Denial
“This cannot happen again. Eskom said load shedding has been suspended.”
Stage 2: anger
‘Why can’t they generate electricity? I pay my taxes.’ (And then your generator fills up…)
Stage 3: Negotiation
“Okay, if the power comes back on in 5 minutes, I promise to never complain about the potholes again.”
Stage 4: Depression
“I miss boiling water in my kettle, boiling water in a pot on the gas stove is not the same.”
Stage 5: Acceptance
‘Take the candles, let’s play a board game.’
How to prepare: a practical guide
Candle reserve
Build up a stash of candles and battery-operated lights that would make any doomsday prepper jealous. Remember, variety is the spice of life. Scents ranging from lavender to braai spice are available if you look hard enough.
Invest in a power bank
Or 2. You’ll need them to keep your phone’s battery powered up so you can complain about losing charge and your broken refrigerator on social media.
Prepare that gas stove and braai
If you can no longer cook a full 3 course meal on a braai, are you even South African?
Books
Yes, those paper things you’ve kept somewhere. Dust them off and catch up on your reading.
Ice ice baby.
Stock up on ice. Your freezer will betray you, and when it does, ice will be the only thing standing between you and warm beer.
Loadshedding is like that cousin that shows up at family gatherings. Annoying, yes, but an essential part of your identity. Don’t let this ruin your life. Rather get insurance from the king.
Take out contents insurance for the king’s home, you know, for when something happens (at least your meat will be covered).
So, light the candles, light the braai and brighten up the dark times because they help us appreciate the light. Now where is that torch?
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Navigate the ups and downs of South Africa’s unofficial national pastime: load shedding. From the five stages of coping to practical tips like storing candles, this blog offers a light-hearted yet insightful guide. Be sure and stay calm when the lights go out.
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