Fellow Kamogelo Tinyiko Theledi sheds a light on the problem of load-shedding and its impact on independent theater companies in South Africa for this episode. "Load-shedding" refers to the deliberate shutdown of electric power in a part or parts of a power distribution system, generally to prevent the failure of the entire system when the demand strains the capacity of the system. Analysts estimate that load-shedding costs the South African economy at least one billion rand a day. The power cuts impact the biggest industries in the country which has cost thousands of South Africans their livelihoods. Kamogelo speaks with guest and artist Momo Matsunyane about how these power cuts affect artists in independent theaters.Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.

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