David Mabuza's take on load-shedding leaves Mzansi in shock
Deputy president David Mabuza's take on the electricity crisis left many on Twitter in disbelief.
"The shortage of electricity is a sign of growth."
Mabuza made this remark in parliament on Wednesday while responding to questions on youth unemployment and the fourth industrial revolution.
"Yesterday, electricity was only given to a few people. Today, electricity is given to millions of people ... this economy is growing and therefore we are bound to have challenges. These challenges are very positive because they propel our growth," he said.
Mabuza’s comments coincided with Eskom’s announcement on Wednesday that there was a possibility of load-shedding on Thursday.
"Deputy president, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that one of the first and most basic requirements of any industrial revolution is, in fact, electricity," DA MP John Steenhuisen said in reply in parliament.
Mabuza’s comment did not sit well with many on Twitter:
But not to worry, Deputy President DD Mabuza says electricity shortages = growth https://t.co/PESob5JIbL
— Gaye Davis (@Gaye_Davis) February 27, 2019
DD Mabuza said it with a straight face!
— Anchen Dreyer (@AnchenDreyer) February 27, 2019
Shortage of electricity is a sign of growth. https://t.co/Is7bt45fed
"shortage of electricity / load shedding is a sign of growth" - DD Mabuza - Deputy president.
— Ledompolo 🥐🥖🥨 (@Ledompolo) February 27, 2019
Is mabuza for real? Does he even think?? Banna!!! #MabuzaQnA #MabuzaQandA
A heartbeat away from becoming President 😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/clGKWQfv49
— Karin Morrow (@rinmor) February 28, 2019
So the Deputy President #Mabuza has told Parliament the nationwide blackouts are a sign of economic growth. Run that by me again? You’re not serious DP. #Loadshedding pic.twitter.com/pnYFAtvZwu
— Michael (@TheMikeAppel) February 27, 2019
Our whole Deputy President DD Mabuza has no clue what the 4th Industrial Revolution is 😣 #MabuzaQnA https://t.co/lThGPe22Xs
— Muhlaba (@muhlaba_SG) February 28, 2019