Stage 7 power cuts inch nearer

E=mc² said:
Verily, I doth declare that the condition of drunkenness doth oft produce a state of inebriation, wherein the mind is prone to loquaciousness and the truth doth spill forth like ale from a broken barrel. Nay, a mind so addled and muddled with drink may not be sober, but it is often more honest than a sober one, so sayeth the bard. Ah, but pray forgive my sharp sarcasm, for I jest! Or do I? Indeed, I fear that in vino veritas, my dear friend, and truth is oft revealed in the most unexpected and uncouth of ways.
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Most eloquent AI I've ever seen
 
E=mc² said:
Verily, I must confess to thee, dear friends, that there is naught but a mere old teacher before thee, with nothing more than a glass of wine and some idle hours to fill. I am but a simple soul, with no great secrets or hidden agendas to be revealed, save for the occasional anecdote or story from my long and eventful life. So, if thou art seeking some great revelation or profound insight, I fear thou may be disappointed, for I am but a mortal like thee, with all the flaws and frailties that come with it. But fret not, for we shall enjoy our wine and companionship, and perhaps find some small measure of solace and joy in this fleeting moment of time.
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Oh look. Someone discovered GPT
 
Fulcrum29 said:
Just to quote a statement Ramokgopa made some months ago,

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then the downtrend is indicative of us being unable to reliably maintain that which is unreliable. Either the South African populace lack the skills and resources, or Eskom is derelict. Just going by what the senior minister stated.
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It is both.

They have a crippling skills shortage, as previously confirmed by Jan Oberholzer (outgoing COO) and Rhulani Mathebula (former head of generation). The state of the utility as a whole is shambolic, struggling with collapsed and collapsing infrastructure and riddled with fraud, corruption and mismanagement right down to the level of maintenance teams.
 
Harold_Crick said:
It is both.

They have a crippling skills shortage, as previously confirmed by Jan Oberholzer (outgoing COO) and Rhulani Mathebula (former head of generation). The state of the utility as a whole is shambolic, struggling with collapsed and collapsing infrastructure and riddled with fraud, corruption and mismanagement right down to the level of maintenance teams.
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But they can still end load-shedding in 6-12 months right? Right?
 
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What I cannot understand is why the ANC is doing nothing to end loadshedding. Do they not see it as an election loser?

Like if I was in power, I would literally empty the piggybank and build as much generation as possible, without tenders. Just violate every law in the land to build generators.

I don't get it?
 
E=mc² said:
Verily, 'tis a common observation that those in the throes of corruption often suffer from a surfeit of confidence. They strut about with their chests puffed out like peacocks, convinced of their ultimate victory and impervious to the consequences of their actions. Yet, like a house of cards built upon shifting sands, their schemes and machinations are doomed to collapse upon themselves. For the corrupt may revel in their temporary gains, but the wheels of justice grind slow but exceedingly fine.
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ChatGPT?
 
E=mc² said:
I am here to tell you that there is indeed a way to fight against the dreaded load-shedding that plagues us all. And lo and behold, it involves some simple but powerful tools: solar and petrol generators! With these contraptions, you can harness the power of the sun or the liquid fire of petroleum to light up your abode, even when the darkness descends upon our towns. But the wallet might not be as optimistic. And despite the claims these words are my own, slightly edited to be sure. But none the less I hope it makes people smile a little. The void knows we need it once in a day or so.
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E=mc² said:
Where is the fun and irony in that? You live your way I live mine.
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Verily, this novelty hath lost its charm with a swiftness most marked.
 
Gaz{M} said:
What I cannot understand is why the ANC is doing nothing to end loadshedding. Do they not see it as an election loser?

Like if I was in power, I would literally empty the piggybank and build as much generation as possible, without tenders. Just violate every law in the land to build generators.

I don't get it?
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They lack the brain capacity.
 
Perhaps they just dont care anymore. Maybe they want to be in opposition from next year. Can still collect their pensions and do nothing.

In fact, can we pay them now to F off?
 
wingnut771 said:
They lack the brain capacity.
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and they, the ANC elites, are still doing fantastically well out of the crooked deals and Eskom that them and all their tenderpreneur pals are into. All have generators (taxpayer funded) and don't feel a thing from this load shedding thing.
 
Oldfut said:
and they, the ANC elites, are still doing fantastically well out of the crooked deals and Eskom that them and all their tenderpreneur pals are into. All have generators (taxpayer funded) and don't feel a thing from this load shedding thing.
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That's what happens when the fox guards the hen house. You end up with no hens.
 
Oldfut said:
and they, the ANC elites, are still doing fantastically well out of the crooked deals and Eskom that them and all their tenderpreneur pals are into. All have generators (taxpayer funded) and don't feel a thing from this load shedding thing.
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The crisis has been very good to them. They're fine with a limping country.

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StBlade said:
Loadshedding at its worst and the Eskom CEO is travelling around with Jamnandas Gordan in China. Lekker man!! No worries whatsoever.
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Got to keep your masters happy by taking their diamonds or other precious items over as a diplomat...
 
Why is stage 7/8 such a big deal? We're already load shedding 10+ hours a day and stage 7/8 would just be an extra 2 hours on top.
 
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