Dear Editor
In a landmark decision, the Pretoria High Court has mandated the Minister of Electricity to take “all reasonable steps” to guarantee uninterrupted electricity for public hospitals, clinics, schools, and police stations by January 31. The DA, recognising the escalating electricity crisis, took decisive action in January by filing an application with the High Court for an interdict against the tariff hikes.
Today’s judgment, combining three separate cases, including the DA’s case, unequivocally declares ongoing load-shedding a violation of human rights. It lays bare the culpability of the ANC, emphasising that state capture, mismanagement, and cadre deployment by the ruling party are the root causes of our energy crisis. The court’s order, though potentially unenforceable due to the severity of the crisis, is a resounding message that the ANC’s actions have led to a breach of citizens’ rights.
While the proposed solutions are imperative from a human rights standpoint, it is acknowledged that they may not provide immediate or long-term relief from load-shedding. Nevertheless, this moment serves as a powerful testament to the impact of opposition pressure and civil society’s voice in holding the ANC accountable.
The consolidation of cases and the resultant judgment serve as a scathing indictment against the ANC. It reinforces the DA’s longstanding assertion that incompetence, cadre deployment, corruption, and mismanagement by the ANC are the driving forces behind load-shedding. The only viable long-term solution, as emphasised by this ruling, is for South Africans to exercise their democratic right and vote out the ANC in the upcoming 2024 elections. This landmark decision underscores the urgency of a political change to rescue South Africa from the grip of the energy crisis perpetuated by the ANC.
Regards
Kevin Mileham MP
DA Shadow Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Sepukku
Russia: You maintain two cows. When you secure sober you remember that the mafia took them away from you, so you actually maintain none.
Twisty Dew
Interview with a pirate:
There was a pirate who had agreed to enact an interview with a local tv station. The reporter was very courteous and professional, giving a bit of background as to the pirate\’s business. She then began interviewing him.
\”So Mr. Longbeard, are there any risks to your business? I see you maintain a peg leg- how did that approach about?\”
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\”Wow, that is pretty scary- well, how about your hook? What happened to your hand with that?\”
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\”Wow. Simply fascinating. Now, what about your eye patch? How did that happen?\”
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\”… Well wow. I must admit, I wouldn\’t mediate just seagull poop could damage the eye that badly.\”
\”Oh, I forgot to mention… it were me first day with the hook.\”