Joburg seeks funding for R401-million plan to mitigate three stages of power cuts

[Jan]

Joburg's R401-million plan to slash three stages of load-shedding

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has announced a R400-million project to cut load-shedding by up to three stages and ultimately end rotational power cuts in the city.

Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse delivered the remarks during a Mayoral Parlour briefing. She said the CoJ is exploring the establishment of an infrastructure fund to help carry out the project.

 

[My_King]

Diesel reserves?

 

[kolakidd]

Seriously? This broken DA/coalition can't keep traffic lights working or fix the roads. Johannesburg is falling apart or being stolen, bolt by bolt. I'm not saying that reducing load-shedding isn't critical, but the fact that they can't even coordinate the basics makes it challenging to trust any ambitious statement

 

[borro]

Nom nom

 

[Lupus]

Ripple relay for geysers and pool pumps... Bwahahaha that was attempted many many years ago and it was turned off.

 

[AstroTurf]

I read that article and

 

[Lupus]

Not a mention of Kelvin which is 180MW, fix it up and it's 400MW

 

[backstreetboy]

Seriously? This broken DA/coalition can't keep traffic lights working or fix the roads. Johannesburg is falling apart or being stolen, bolt by bolt. I'm not saying that reducing load-shedding isn't critical, but the fact that they can't even coordinate the basics makes it challenging to trust any ambitious statement

Can blame the ANC for that.

 

[The_MAC]

Cool

I have a R190k plan to mitigate all stages of load-shedding while the muppets in power fumble over their own feet..

 

[elp]

Cool

I have a R190k plan to mitigate all stages of load-shedding while the muppets in power fumble over their own feet..

Exactly and why are they not letting us feed the spare power back into the grid? Is the DA mayor also selling Tendaaas?

 

[Gadget Man]

It is interesting that JHB is going for a demand side strategy by limiting demand and ultimately their own revenue generation, whereas CPT is going for a supply side strategy by adding more capacity to the grid. CPT will be better off ....

Maybe the answer is a combination of both of these. Buy surplus rooftop solar and also implement a demand limiting strategy.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Cool

I have a R190k plan to mitigate all stages of load-shedding while the muppets in power fumble over their own feet..

Hopefully that plan is either migration or includes your own water, sanitation and food. But "i've got solar" already and magically covers your 100% self sustainability or are you just trying to look stupid here?

 

[kolakidd]

I can blame the ANC for that.

You can blame the ANC for almost everything, and yes, they are trying desperately to cling to power to secure a revenue stream for the 2024 elections at any cost, including the city and the citizens. However, the issues in Johannesburg stem from ALL political parties being more interested in their political capital than in the people they are supposed to serve.

Imagine if politicians in the Gauteng legislature fought as hard for citizens as they do, fighting each other for power.

 

[Athos]

Not a mention of Kelvin which is 180MW, fix it up and it's 400MW

Will cost more than 400 bar to fix that place.

 

[Fuzzbox]

Fix the potholes first.
Gain some experience in completing a task first.

 

[The_MAC]

Hopefully that plan is either migration or includes your own water, sanitation and food. But "i've got solar" already and magically covers your 100% self sustainability or are you just trying to look stupid here?

C'mon man, don't be jealous now. Borehole and a large vegetable garden. We can always dig a long-drop if required.

 

[_TrXtR_]

Hopefully that plan is either migration or includes your own water, sanitation and food. But "i've got solar" already and magically covers your 100% self sustainability or are you just trying to look stupid here?

Solar does 100% self sustainability? How it does the water sanitation and food thing?

 

[Herr der Verboten]

C'mon man, don't be jealous now. Borehole and a large vegetable garden. We can always dig a long-drop if required.

I see. Solar, beetroot and garlic. The magic(k) cure for everything.

Solar does 100% self sustainability? How it does the water sanitation and food thing?

the stupid is strong with this one...

...updates mental retard and ignore list.

 

[The_MAC]

I see. Solar, beetroot and garlic. The magic(k) cure for everything.


the stupid strong...

...updates mental retard and ignore list.

Sounds like you've had a rough day, it's ok, tomorrow is a new one..

 

[system32]

Hopefully that plan is either migration or includes your own water, sanitation and food. But "i've got solar" already and magically covers your 100% self sustainability or are you just trying to look stupid here?

This comment is uncalled for.
Don't insult people for having solar by using using a "load question":

Are you jealous?

Having solar is a good thing and should be encouraged.