33 days without load loss: crime is down, business is up while the lights stay on

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

South Africa has enjoyed an entire month without power outages, giving businesses a vital opportunity for financial recovery.

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

Entrepreneurs from across the country shared their experiences on how a month without load shedding had impacted their businesses.