Loadshedding exists, because they make money off it.
Billions spent on diesel? Nice payday for government.
Generator sales. Nice payday for government either directly or via TAX.
Inverters, solar panels, batteries etc. Government gets a cut.
Also keep in mind the parts, labor, transport etc to...
I myself am at a smaller ISP based in Kleinmond Western Cape called Sonic.
What they have done is started ro put their own fibre in the ground instead of relying on third part like openserve.. so their prices are some of the cheapest ive seen. Almost comparable to US prices after looking at...