Recent content by jjsmith

  1. J

    South African-produced solar panels stiff competition for those that are imported

    In China the government subsidize / or give intensives to companies to be competitive, in South Africa the government tax the citizen on imports to make overpriced companies viable in the country. So if we buy from China we pay tax to the government, if we buy local we pay more to "support"...
  2. J

    Pretoria to Durban more expensive in an EV than a diesel

    I would buy an EV in a flash if it was cheaper. Once they get to +- R300000 Its a done deal. Never having to stop at a petrol station, at least for my 99% of time daily drive is a winner. Once a year for holiday having to spend a bit more time and investigating the town where I have to stop to...
  3. J

    What you need to know about South Africa's new plug standard

    All the wall plugs in my house has the new plug. I would suggest they do what they did with the imperial system. Ban it and say from this day on only the new standard may be sold. If the old one has to be replaced only the new can be fitted. Sticking to old stuff is stupid. If the new plug...
  4. J

    Eskom is proposing new ways for South Africans to pay for electricity

    It is time for Eskom to go.
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    Tesla's largest-ever staff cuts include two top execs

    Its amazing that a guy that is said "notnto be paying attention to the company" is well enough on the ball to know that there are duplicate positions and that moneybis being wasted by unnecessary personnel. If only some one in government was as "inattentive ' as him.
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    Electric car insurance - battery wear and tear, and grid collapse

    I can fully understand thatbthe battery is not covered bybinsurance for failure just as a normal engine is not covered by insurance when it fails. I would buy an EV hands down if it comes within my budget. I cannot think of a single point wherenthey beat an ICE car. Except maybe if I have the...
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    South Africa's driving licence system favours corruption over competence

    We have many good laws and a few dumb ones. We do not have proper enforcement and very few police and traffic officers knows many of the laws. A few points. When ever a new law is introduced they should state what is the expected outcome and over what period. Once the period has expired the...
  8. J

    Starlink launch in South Africa pushed to "unknown"

    The way this government is f-ing up everything we soon will have all signs of colonialism removed. There will be nothing but mud huts and gravel footpaths left.
  9. J

    Netflix cracks down on password sharing

    I would love it if Netflix could send me a SMS or email when someone wants to log onto my account and I have to approve it before they start watching. I have a constant problem with people from all over logging on to my account and I have changed passwords frequently. I believe if users check...
  10. J

    SABC's plans for TV Licence collection are "parasitic" and "insane"

    I have 2 thoughts on this. First, if the SABC cannot survive without license fees why should we pay for it since it is obvious we don not want or need it. Second thought, if it is so crucial to have a "public broadcaster" include license fees in household municipal accounts. Every person with a...
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    Eskom load-shedding coming soon – And will last for over a year

    If every house in SA gets solar power, batteries and is tied into the grid all these problems will go away. They are busy doing it in Australië and some communities are installing their own battery banks to collect power from solar and off-peak times. This helps their power suppliers...
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