27th February 2024

Private sector replacing Eskom

The private sector is slowly replacing Eskom – not because of government policy but due to the power utility’s inability to serve the country’s energy needs. Eskom’s collapse has seen load-shedding increase from 192 GWh in 2018 to 19,794 GWh in 2023. The 10,200% rise in load-shedding over five years means South African households and…

Big shift for emigration in South Africa – why expats want back in

Expats are flocking back to sunny South Africa in numbers despite the various challenges that the country is facing and the promise of greener pastures elsewhere. These are largely seen from expatriates from European countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany, as well as the Middle East and the United States. “This diverse…