Eskom failed.

wingnut771 said:
No one has said where this money is. Is there money? I doubt it.
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They won't come out saying what they are thinking. They know there is no money. The money must come from the taxpayer. So, they will be relying heavily on extreme tax increases across the board which will enable them to continue with grant payments ahead of the elections as well as financing this.

The only problem is, the Laffer Curve may stand in their way and they may indeed not generate enough tax income in 2023 and 2024 to cover either grant payments or generating additional electricity.

It is catch-22 time for the ANC.
 
Net Value Added Tax (VAT) contributed R330. 7 billion to the South African economy in 2022. It doesn't take a genius to realise that at most, maybe 10% of that was from solar, batteries inverters, etc. So to drop around R30 billion would be insignificant in the grand scheme of things. While we are at it, IT equipment could also be looked at - especially for education purpose.
 
TheREV said:
Actually, zero-rating solar and battery/inverter products imports, and zero VAT on solar and battery/inverter products will be the easiest and quickest way to stimulate take-up.
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Problem with that is that the suppliers will just load the price with the same amount and create a nice windfall.
In the end, the consumer will still pay the same. This is Mzanzi and greed rules.
Only way out is to regulate prices and then apply zero import duty and vat.
 
The phrase "united we stand, divided we fall" underscores the importance of unity and solidarity in overcoming adversity and achieving success. When we come together as a united front, our combined strengths and efforts can overcome even the greatest of challenges. However, when we are divided and lacking in unity, we are weakened and become vulnerable to defeat. In a world filled with obstacles and obstacles, it's crucial that we set aside our differences and work together towards a common goal. Whether it's a community, a nation, or the entire world, our future depends on our ability to stand together and support one another. Remember, united we stand, divided we fall.

The real question is do we fix our current situation by actually trying to fix it. OR we can all just be "keyboard warriors" And we get to slide deeper into what will be hell. No power, overpriced food and no financial security. Welcome back to the Stone Age.
 
LPCPT said:
Problem with that is that the suppliers will just load the price with the same amount and create a nice windfall.
In the end, the consumer will still pay the same. This is Mzanzi and greed rules.
Only way out is to regulate prices and then apply zero import duty and vat.
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Prices are already regulated. NERSA is so good at their job that people living in jhb, ct or dbn all pay different amounts.
 
Romy_ said:
The phrase "united we stand, divided we fall" underscores the importance of unity and solidarity in overcoming adversity and achieving success. When we come together as a united front, our combined strengths and efforts can overcome even the greatest of challenges. However, when we are divided and lacking in unity, we are weakened and become vulnerable to defeat. In a world filled with obstacles and obstacles, it's crucial that we set aside our differences and work together towards a common goal. Whether it's a community, a nation, or the entire world, our future depends on our ability to stand together and support one another. Remember, united we stand, divided we fall.

The real question is do we fix our current situation by actually trying to fix it. OR we can all just be "keyboard warriors" And we get to slide deeper into what will be hell. No power, overpriced food and no financial security. Welcome back to the Stone Age.
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I've been voting for the DA since 1994. What more do you want me to do?
 
Romy_ said:
The real question is do we fix our current situation by actually trying to fix it. OR we can all just be "keyboard warriors" And we get to slide deeper into what will be hell. No power, overpriced food and no financial security. Welcome back to the Stone Age.
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We be keyboard warriors and watch it fail to hell.:)
 
Benedict A55h0le said:
We be keyboard warriors and watch it fail to hell.:)
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Bliksis said:
Slowestclock said:
The sun doesn't shine at night, SA needs a stable bassload. Diesel provides that unfortunately
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For a stable bassload, you need a stable baseload. That's where it gets tricky

:p
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For stable base-load you need the State to get out of the way. That's where it gets tricky.... not least because we are all promised an easier life if we adopt Statist intervention, in the economy.

p.s. public-private partnerships are Statist. They cannot survive without the violence of the State.
 
lexity said:
For stable base-load you need the State to get out of the way. That's where it gets tricky.... not least because we are all promised an easier life if we adopt Statist intervention, in the economy.
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Well, good luck with living in the dark. Me, I have more important stuff to do than Google meme after meme...
 
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Romy_ said:
The phrase "united we stand, divided we fall" underscores the importance of unity and solidarity in overcoming adversity and achieving success. When we come together as a united front, our combined strengths and efforts can overcome even the greatest of challenges. However, when we are divided and lacking in unity, we are weakened and become vulnerable to defeat. In a world filled with obstacles and obstacles, it's crucial that we set aside our differences and work together towards a common goal. Whether it's a community, a nation, or the entire world, our future depends on our ability to stand together and support one another. Remember, united we stand, divided we fall.

The real question is do we fix our current situation by actually trying to fix it. OR we can all just be "keyboard warriors" And we get to slide deeper into what will be hell. No power, overpriced food and no financial security. Welcome back to the Stone Age.
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You take yourself and your hard earned money overseas where they won't kill your wallet to the extent the ANC does
 
Romy_ said:
The phrase "united we stand, divided we fall" underscores the importance of unity and solidarity in overcoming adversity and achieving success. When we come together as a united front, our combined strengths and efforts can overcome even the greatest of challenges. However, when we are divided and lacking in unity, we are weakened and become vulnerable to defeat. In a world filled with obstacles and obstacles, it's crucial that we set aside our differences and work together towards a common goal. Whether it's a community, a nation, or the entire world, our future depends on our ability to stand together and support one another. Remember, united we stand, divided we fall.

The real question is do we fix our current situation by actually trying to fix it. OR we can all just be "keyboard warriors" And we get to slide deeper into what will be hell. No power, overpriced food and no financial security. Welcome back to the Stone Age.
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Sounds like lefty utopian tripe

You make it sound as though there is something we can do
 
Romy_ said:
The phrase "united we stand, divided we fall" underscores the importance of unity and solidarity in overcoming adversity and achieving success.
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Divided under forced integration we fall (again).

Remove forced integration then you will have honest division and honest unity, where people are free to change their minds at their own cost.

Romy_ said:
When we come together as a united front, our combined strengths and efforts can overcome even the greatest of challenges. However, when we are divided and lacking in unity, we are weakened and become vulnerable to defeat. In a world filled with obstacles and obstacles, it's crucial that we set aside our differences and work together towards a common goal. Whether it's a community, a nation, or the entire world, our future depends on our ability to stand together and support one another. Remember, united we stand, divided we fall.
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A forced unity is a false unity.

Romy_ said:
The real question is do we fix our current situation by actually trying to fix it. OR we can all just be "keyboard warriors" And we get to slide deeper into what will be hell. No power, overpriced food and no financial security. Welcome back to the Stone Age.
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The West has been back on the path to the Stone Age for well over a hundred years.

Look at the debt. Look at whether or not you need permission to live your life.
 
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