Category: Eskom

  • Eskom & Steinhoff: Power Cuts, Profit Scams, and the Art of Getting Away With It

    Well, well, well… Eskom’s in trouble again. In other breaking news, water is wet, the ANC is shocked by corruption, and someone, somewhere, is trying to resuscitate Jacob Zuma’s political career. Yes, folks, our beloved power utility—once a shining example of how to turn abundant coal into perpetual darkness—is facing yet another scathing report. This…

  • Passport to Absurdity: Anoj Singh’s Dubai Escape Plan!

    Ah, Anoj Singh, the man whose moral compass is about as reliable as a broken GPS in a maze. In a move that would make even the most audacious con artist blush, Singh is petitioning to have his bail conditions relaxed so he can skip town to become the CEO of a company in Dubai.…

  • SONA Drama and Energy Wars

    EFF Banned from SONA, Court Plays ‘No Entry’ Card; Meanwhile, Lyra Energy Crashes Eskom’s Party – Because who needs capes when you’ve got political drama and renewable energy showdowns in the South African circus of power? Well, well, well, the EFF is back in the headlines, and this time it’s about them being banned from…

  • Eskom’s New CEO: Because What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

    Greetings, fine citizens of the electrifying rollercoaster that is South Africa’s power landscape! Welcome to another exhilarating episode of “Shocking Developments,” where we untangle the intricacies of the nation’s energy turmoil. So, fasten your seatbelts, because we’re about to dive into a world where CEO appointments are as unpredictable as load-shedding schedules, and government decisions…

  • Fiscal Fumbles, Power Puzzles, and the Construction Mafia Drama – A Reality Show in the Making!

    In today’s edition of “What on Earth is Happening in South Africa?”, we delve into the latest episodes of financial mismanagement, power station mishaps, and the construction mafia (yes, you heard that right). If this was a reality TV show, it would be a bizarre mix of “Survivor,” “The Apprentice,” and “Criminal Minds.” Let’s start…

  • South Africa’s Rollercoaster Ride: Rugby Triumph, Eskom Troubles, and an Elusive Bright Future

    Step right into the whirlwind of South Africa’s triumph and turmoil! It’s another rollercoaster of rugby glory, power outages, and dreams of a brighter future that seem more elusive than a coherent Eskom schedule. First off, let’s talk about the Springboks, our national pride and joy. The South African rugby team, better known as the…

  • South Africa’s Baffling Dance with Municipal Debt Relief

    Alright, folks, let’s plunge straight into the absurdity of South African municipal debt relief! It’s almost an art form how our government can turn financial chaos into, well, financial chaos. So, here’s the lowdown, courtesy of the always-competent National Treasury and Eskom, your local electricity provider. Picture this: you owe someone money, and instead of…