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By Deon de Lange, Anel Powell and Sapa

"Go to sleep earlier so that you can grow and be cleverer. Boil less water, use the microwave rather than stove, take a shower and not a shallow bath," was Minerals and Energy Minister Buyelwa Sonjica's advice to the country at a special joint parliamentary sitting to discuss the power crisis.

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I'm surprised the Minister didn't suggest the use of primus stoves!

Many of these Ministers in the ANC are way over their heads when it comes to managing their areas of responsibilities. South Africa is a train wreck waiting to happen. The sooner the government seeks the expertize of others overseas in managing key infrastructure projects, such as improving the electricity grid, the better it will be for all of Southern Africa.

Many of us outside SA are observing with interest how the ANC deal with the issues of the day. Many of us have our doubts that your problems of crime, corruption and poverty will show any improvement.