Eskom may not have had a light bulb moment with the recent announcement of load shedding, but that hasn't stopped the Twitterati from shining a light on what they think might be behind the rolling blackouts.
Eskom announced on Sunday that it would institute load shedding for the first time since December.
Here are some of the best twitter posts on load shedding for some light relief.
#FromElectricityToCandles. Dear Elon Musk. Please come home. Your country needs you. pic.twitter.com/o90fjU4ANk
— Wayne Duvenage (@wayneduv) February 12, 2019
We had SONA last week.
— My Surname is Khan™ (@ejaz_k) February 12, 2019
Looks like we'll need SOLAR this week.#LoadShedding pic.twitter.com/zRwVI2vrHr
I can't ??? #EskomLoadshedding #Eskom #Loadshedding pic.twitter.com/TWOZPNUeLo
— Zelda la Grange ©™? (@ZeldalaGrangeSA) February 12, 2019
I guess #Stage5 will be when #Eskom just comes to your house and blows off the candles ??
— Ziningi Mazibuko (@Ningie_Lewensky) February 11, 2019
We are heading for Black Valentine's day #ESKOM #Loadshedding pic.twitter.com/Jz32pxo9ko
— Batho Pele Advocate (@EdmoMaditse) February 10, 2019
#Eskom spoiling your day today? pic.twitter.com/rtmZMWO9Ks
— Madam & Eve (@madamevecartoon) February 11, 2019
...but hey, NO LOADSHEDDING ?? FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER! ???? #Eskom #Loadshedding pic.twitter.com/EaT3yTtYK5
— Mama ka Nguban'obesazi?? (@tissablaq) February 11, 2019
Politicians: We've got the power ?
— Nonks (@intellectfree) February 12, 2019
ESKOM: pic.twitter.com/g3NND90kPe