How to Survive Load Shedding

By J.B. Meyer

Load shedding doesn't have to leave you in the dark!

 

J.B. Meyer looks at the realities of living in South Africa in 2023 and how load shedding affects everything from personal hygiene to education.

 

He busts myths, shines a light on harsh reality, and offers hope in a time when Government fails everyone – especially the average South African.

 

Though this book might anger some – the truth usually does – it is time for South Africans to stop being in denial.

 

J.B. looks at the big picture to help people take action:

• What is load shedding?
• How load shedding impacts the economy.
• How load shedding impacts the individual.
• Order of triage.
• Minimal investment options.
• Taking it up a notch.
• Going for the long haul.
• And more!

We have a lovely saying in South Africa: 'n Boer maak 'n plan [A Boer makes a plan]. So stop waiting for Government to do something about this mess we're in and start helping yourself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: J.B. Meyer
• Release date: Feb 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215373439

Book preview

For every proud South African doing their best.

Introduction

Iam J.B. Meyer, South African born and bred – and still living in South Africa. Over the last two decades, I’ve seen many things happen to our beautiful country that makes even a guy like Leon Schuster unable to joke about it. (And he has joked about everything over the years.)

The energy crisis and all it influences is probably the worst of it all. Which is why I felt it necessary to write this book. I’ve been to many braais where okes complain, but only shrug when asked what they are going to do about this problem. Most of them aren’t even stockpiling candles... or buying stock in the big take-out franchises they support when buying dinner.

I’m going to do a bit of myth busting, shine a light on harsh reality, and offer you some hope so you, too, can keep on living in a modern age even when Government fails us.

This book might anger some. Boo-hoo. We’ve been in this sinkhole since Y2K didn’t happen. Even Covid-19 couldn’t fix this. Now we have to do it ourselves.

We have a lovely saying in South Africa: ‘n Boer maak ‘n plan [A Boer makes a plan]. So stop waiting for Government to do something about this mess we’re in and start helping yourself.

What is load shedding?

There is a polite definition online if you want to check it out – just Google it – but we all know the reality:

Load shedding is a way to make sure that everyone in the country is without electricity for at least four hours a day – except if they’re in Government or related to someone in Government.