Cadre culture
Friday marked 100 days since Eskom last plunged the country into darkness through load-shedding — a plausible achievement given that, even in the days of the power utility’s supposed saviour André de Ruyter, no-one could ever imagine the country having so much power. But did the powers that be at Eskom have to go and ruin such a great moment by throwing themselves a party — and even having a cake baked — to mark the 100-day milestone? We must put an end to this culture of celebrating fish for swimming otherwise we’ll soon have MPs throwing bashes in celebration of not falling asleep during parliamentary sittings...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.