[botanical]

By what metric is it in "steady decline"? As as South African, it's amusing to see how my country is generalised.

[foxyv]

Wealth inequality has increased in South Africa, similar to other countries. But their vagueness makes the statement impossible to test.

[badc0ffee]

One thing that comes to mind: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_energy_crisis

[botanical]

Load shedding hasn't been a problem for a while now. With proper maintenance of the coal stations and investments in solar, we haven't had it in Winter either. But you're right, it's always lurking. With increased renewable energy, and less reliance on coal, hopefully it stays in the past.

https://african.business/2025/10/energy-resources/has-south-...