In the Shiz for South-Africa. : Off Topic Discussion

In the Shiz for South-Africa.

January 24th, 2008, 2:59 pm

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We are here at the last resort:

http://www.eskom.co.za/live/content.php?Item_ID=5608

http://www.fin24.co.za/articles/default ... 25_2255654

http://mybroadband.co.za/news/Broadband ... /2565.html

Like the Titanic we are sinking but with our lights off!!!

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January 24th, 2008, 4:02 pm

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That sucks, but it is not surprising. Most of South Africa's power comes from low efficiency coal plants, and nuclear power is hardly in use. See more about it here.

Hopefully they move "quickly" towards a solution, which in that industry means 5+ years.

January 25th, 2008, 12:37 pm

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I found this rather funny:

January 25th, 2008, 12:51 pm

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We should send you the energizer bunny so you can plug him in [lol]

January 25th, 2008, 12:54 pm

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^Duracell bunny.

January 25th, 2008, 2:19 pm

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Duracell Bunny is lame.