Pearl Thusi thought that she could beat the system and escape the endless cycle of load-shedding. She had installed solar electric panels on her roof.

Pearl Thusi was shocked to learn that she would have to pay Eskom in order to use her own solar panels.

She posted her success story online: “Finally, have my essentials on Solar in my house! ✨✨✨✨. I’m done with LoadShedding guys . I hope God blesses you with the strength to free yourself from the shackles of messy municipalities!”

However, one of her followers burst her bubble by sharing an article informing her that although she had escaped load-shedding, she had not escaped Eskom. Those who generate their own power would have to pay a fee for using the energy grid. This infuriated Pearl, who went on to slam the government, saying that the country was being run by “gangsters”.

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