Stop ‘load reductions’ in townships and rural areas

Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse says the city will hold an energy indaba soon to thrash out ideas about the energy crisis.
Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse says the city will hold an energy indaba soon to thrash out ideas about the energy crisis.
Image: Bloomberg

Could someone from Eskom come down to explain to us whether staying in a township or rural area is a sin.

Why are we the only ones subjected to the evil called load reduction? It is even worse than load-shedding. In the area of Kgapane it took place on four consecutive days, every morning from 5-9 and every evening from 7-9, yet the neighbouring town is not affected.

This discrimination is absurd. We only learn through the grapevine that it is regarded as load reduction. For what? Hence, I am asking: Is staying in a township or in a rural area a sin?

Are you aware of the irreparable damage you are inflicting on our homes with this obnoxious exercise.

Please spare us from this monster, which is even unscheduled. We really need a good explanation for this. In the meantime, load reduction must stop.

Lawrence Makgato, Tzaneen

Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.