BUSTED: Ramaphosa’s Empty Promises Exposed
In a move that’s been hailed as a major achievement, President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that South Africa has gone 100 days without load shedding. But is this just a Band-Aid solution to a deeper problem? And what about the looming threat of nuclear power and the devastating impact it could have on our environment?
According to Ramaphosa, the energy sector reforms are just a "welcome milestone", but is this just a way to sugarcoat the fact that the country’s energy crisis is far from over? Eskom’s struggles are well-documented, and the fact that the company is still reliant on coal-fired power plants is a major concern.
But Ramaphosa’s government is pushing forward with plans to build a 2.5GW nuclear power station, despite widespread opposition and concerns about the safety and cost of such a project. And what about the environmental impact? Will this project be a step towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, or just another example of government incompetence and cronyism?
Meanwhile, the president’s own energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is seeking funding from national treasury for the construction of this nuclear power station. It’s clear that the government is more interested in lining the pockets of their corporate friends than in actually solving the energy crisis.
And what about the impact on consumers? Will this project actually improve the availability and reliability of electricity, or will it just lead to more waste and inefficiency? The answer is clear: this project is a recipe for disaster.
But Ramaphosa’s government is undeterred, and is pushing forward with plans to "complete the far-reaching structural reforms" they started during the sixth administration. What does this even mean? Is it just a way to use jargon to confuse the public and distract from the real issues?
It’s time for a change. It’s time for a government that actually cares about the people and the planet, rather than just lining their own pockets. We deserve better than this.
