South Africa's Power Crisis 'Might Likely Get Dire': Minister

The video discusses South Africa's worsening energy crisis, highlighting the increase in load shedding days and the economic impact. It emphasizes the need for deliberate interventions, transparency, and setting explicit targets to restore confidence. The discussion also covers the dire situation of energy deficits, especially during peak winter demand, and the importance of reducing load shedding stages.

What trend in energy demand is highlighted in the discussion about South Africa's energy situation?

• A decrease in energy demand days

• A surplus of energy supply

• An increase in unmet energy demand days

• Stable energy demand throughout the year

How much is the energy crisis costing the South African economy daily?

• 500 million Rand

• 899 million Rand

• 1 billion Rand

• 750 million Rand

What is the peak demand range for electricity in South Africa during winter?

• 20,000 to 25,000 megawatts

• 26,000 to 28,000 megawatts

• 30,000 to 32,000 megawatts

• 32,000 to 35,000 megawatts

What does stage six load shedding imply for the energy grid?

• No load shedding required

• A surplus of 6,000 megawatts

• A deficit of 6,000 megawatts

• Stable energy supply

What is the short-term mandate to address the energy crisis?

• Eliminate load shedding completely

• Focus on renewable energy sources only

• Reduce the intensity and regularity of load shedding

• Increase energy production by 10,000 megawatts