What is Causing South Africa’s Electricity Crisis?

ByPenny Swift March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

South Africa’s electricity crisis is one of the most persistent and disruptive challenges facing the country. Years of rolling blackouts, unreliable supply, and high operational costs have impacted every part of society, from households and schools to hospitals, small businesses, and heavy industry. A 2025 economic survey by the International Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) speaks volumes.

“South Africa’s electricity sector has been in crisis for over 15 years, failing to meet electricity demand and leading to worsening shortages and planned electricity outages since 2019.” OECD…

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Establish a Good Reputation
ByPenny Swift January 9, 2014December 5, 2019

How to Establish a Good Reputation on Outsourcing Sites Newcomers to outsourcing sites may be forgiven for being intimidated if they have never tried to get work this way before. It can be especially difficult if that person doesn’t have a lot of experience freelancing. But it is essential to establish a good reputation, particularly…

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Experiencing the Thrill of the Big Five at Tangala
ByPenny Swift January 16, 2014August 31, 2025

A young male leopard saunters through the bush showing no concern for the game-viewing vehicle following his tracks. ©Penny Swift Note: A short sojourn at Tangala Private Camp provided me with the opportunity to be up close and personal with birds and animals, and to relax away from the pressures of daily life. I visited…

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Ten Injured in Peru as Drunk Amateur Matadors Fight Angry Bull [Video]
ByPenny Swift June 18, 2014December 5, 2019

Bullfights remain popular, though controversial, throughout Peru. They are generally held in a safely fenced off arena or proper stadium like the one pictured above. An amateur bullfight in Peru has left at least ten people injured after amateur matadors, some of whom were drunk, attempted to prove their bravery by fighting the angry bull….

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Australian Client: Commonsense Marketing
ByPenny Swift July 10, 2014January 28, 2026

I have been writing for Australian marketing expert, Annette Welsford of Commonsense Marketing since 2009. Topics have ranged from tomatoes, potatoes and vegetables in general for Annette herself, to painting, plumbing, electricity and human resources for her clients. My most recent brief is to do social media and blog posts for a property mortgage options…

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Popular Pill Acts as Food for Cancer Cells
ByPenny Swift March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

An army of 20 authors from the Universities of Michigan, California, and Texas contributed to a research study that shows how hyaluronic acid (HA) feeds pancreatic cancer cells. It also provides insight into how pancreatic cancer cells grow and suggest new possibilities for treating them. The study focuses on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA), which is…

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Justina Pelletier “Kidnapped” From Her Parents by the State
ByPenny Swift May 24, 2014December 5, 2019

The Justina Pelletier case that has been playing out in Connecticut and Massachusetts for more than a year since February 2013, is every parent’s nightmare. Diagnosed with a rare disease known as mito (mitochdrial disease) about four years ago, Justina was virtually kidnapped from her family after her parents had admitted her to Boston Children’s…

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