Oh, I can't imagine how it must be to be deprived of power. I suppose it's helpful to know when it will go off, but still, it must be very frustrating. This is a lovely image.
@onewing That is true Babs, and longer hours too! One day we will have none, as Eskom is actually bankrupt. Our supplier used to be amongst the leaders in the world, now they have fallen apart. For the last 20 years there have been no investing, they just have been increasing their salaries and giving each other whopping bonuses . In case you are interested, here is an interesting article.
The decline and fall of Eskom: A South African tragedy
The decline and fall of Eskom: A South African tragedy