News24 | 33 load shedding-free days: Crime is down, business is up as lights stay on

South Africa has had 33 days of power for the first time in a long while. (Getty Images/Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg)

South Africa has had 33 days of power for the first time in a long while. (Getty Images/Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg)

South Africa has relished a whole month free from electricity cuts, which has provided businesses with a vital opportunity for financial recovery. 

This period has also seen a decrease in crime within townships, while the tourism and hospitality sectors are witnessing a significant resurgence in activity.

Entrepreneurs nationwide shared their experiences of how a month without load shedding had impacted their businesses.

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