Clearly, an effect must be seen, when the president himself starts to get involved with the electricity crisis, right? So, we're told that at 05:00 this morning, we'll drop to Stage 4, followed by Stage 5 from 16:00 - 05:00 tomorrow morning. This is clearly a purely political move - which is worrying, because it's not backed by actual improvement of power generation.
I erroneously assumed our turn last night would be from eight ... only to realise, half an hour later, that we were only scheduled from ten. And apparently, the power never came on after load shedding ... by the time I left, this morning, around half past six, power was still off.
Mommy brought her kittens this morning, around the same time I was ready to leave. I waited until they were no longer in the road, and all safely inside the garden, before starting the car. At which point, the brown tabby hid in the corner bed, mommy and the black and white kitten went into the jungle section, Smeagol sat out of the way, supervising.
Oh, and yet another kitten showed up last night! This one is so young, it's eyes aren't focussing, yet. I was able to creep up to it and touch it! It just goggled at me with big wide eyes. This means, it must have been born December? I really must put a stop to this ...
Oh, and I harvested three Gem Squash last night!
First though, some work stuff to do. Then report to power outage ... on my way to work, I noticed the traffic lights at Onderstepoort were on - they're also Group 11, same as us.
I'm so tired, it's not even ten and I'm struggling to keep my eyes open. I woke up a couple of times during the night ...
Messaged the TNR lady ... hoping to get help! I really am out of my depth with feral cats ...
Oh, our power outage is apparently a result of cable theft. Or attempted cable theft during load shedding last night ...
In other news, more and more groups are either threatening or opening court cases to end load shedding. One group has been in legal action to get the government to reveal their plan - if they have one. That, to me, is the most substantial one. Making government accountable, since they seem to believe they answer to no one.
But the one's trying to go to court to force Eskom to stop load shedding? Sheez, really? WTF is wrong with you?
I've just made myself an extra strong cup of coffee to try and stay awake.
In other news, a tiger is roaming the streets of Johannesburg. Seriously! Yesterday's news. But if that wasn't bizarre enough - the tigress apparently briefly went home last night! Yeah ... can't make this shit up ...
Both deliveries of mippie treats have arrived. The Whiskas arrived this morning, the Royal Canin just now - just past two.
Oh, and our power is back on! After 16 hours! Load shedding again at eight tonight ...
Well, I've contacted 'Be Wise, Sterilise' again ... which seems to be the only TNR option in the whole of Pretoria! She's offered to lend me traps and explain how they work ... but hasn't said when. And she can refer to an affordable vet ...
I found several feral cat support organisations ... none of which seem to be active. All started with big ambitions, a big heart ... and seemingly just died through lack of funding. Really, really sad.
Well, it's five to five ... better publish while I have internet!
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