The CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), Wayne Duvenage, recently interviewed energy analyst Chris Yelland regarding Eskom and government demands to register their home solar systems.
Eskom and some municipalities have given people with solar panels and battery storage systems until 31 March 2026 to register and migrate to more expensive post-paid and time-of-use electricity tariffs.
Yelland gave his views to help homeowners and residential electricity customers understand their rights regarding the…
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Crash Enforcer
A boer went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. \”I would like to buy this TV,\” hetold the salesman. \”Sorry, we don\’t sell to boere,\” the salesman replied. He hurried home, took a shower, changed his clothes and combed his hair, then came back and again told the salesman \”I would like to buy this TV.\” \”Sorry, we don\’t sell to boere,\” the salesman replied. \”Bliksem, he recognized me,\” he thought. So he went for a complete disguise this time, haircut and new color, shaved off the baard, suit and tie, fake glasses, then waited a few days before he again approached the salesman. \”I would like to buy this TV.\” Sorry, we don\’t sell to boere,\” the salesman replied. Frustrated, he exclaimed \”Jislaaik, man! How do you know I\’m a boer?\”\”Because that\’s a microwave,\” the salesman replied.
Spunky Sphinx
Now Now – immediately / soon. A confusing phrase for non-locals meaning sometime soon – sooner than just now but quicker than right now.Example: “We’re going to the beach now now!” (But first we have to pack our swimming gear, stop at gas station and maybe get some snacks…).