6 gadgets and tips to save power and beat loadshedding this festive season

“Loadshedding” is fast becoming a vulgarity in South African vocabulary. While it’s a necessary evil, it’s a massive annoyance for those who need electricity for work and other essential activities.

Considering that Eskom — South Africa’s national electricity provider — has mentioned that this energy crisis might go on for a good while yet (possibly another year), it’s time for citizens to hunker down and brace for the worst.