After nearly a year of reprieve, rolling power outages have returned to South Africa, leaving households, businesses and communities once again grappling with the uncertainty of loadshedding.
Eskom’s struggle to address ageing infrastructure and inconsistent power generation have coincided with rising costs of living, including soaring electricity prices – making daily life even more challenging for many South Africans.
With the announcement of further loadshedding, households are left with limited options, having to deal with the strain of unpredictable blackouts and increasing energy bills. It has become clear that the need for alternative solutions has never been more urgent.
Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, emphasises the need for self-reliance in these uncertain times. “We have seen over the past month in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape, days and sometimes weeks without power or water. This is not due to loadshedding but due to ageing infrastructure that has not been maintained. Our power supplies are deeply inadequate.
“Whether due to infrastructure failure or planned blackouts, we South Africans must be as self-reliant as possible. Don’t be caught unprepared – be ready for all outcomes. That is how we reduce the stress around instability.”
With energy costs now consuming a large portion of household budgets, Wonderbag has been a silent hero for South African households, offering a way to cook meals without relying on electricity or gas. By reducing reliance on the national power grid, Wonderbag allows South Africans to continue cooking nutritious meals without the added financial burden of high electricity bills.
For over a decade, Wonderbag has been providing South African households with a reliable, energy-efficient way to cook during power outages. By utilising heat-retention technology, Wonderbag ensures that once food has been brought to a boil, it continues to cook inside the bag without the need for electricity or gas – saving both energy and money.
The Wonderbag has become a statement of resilience and sustainability. As South Africans continue to navigate power challenges and escalating costs, the Wonderbag offers an affordable, eco-friendly and practical way to mitigate the impact of these crises and the negative impact they have on everyday life.
Collins highlights the importance of resilience and preparedness: “We’ve been through tough times before, but every crisis offers an opportunity to adapt and become more self-sufficient. It’s about ensuring we can continue living well, no matter what the future holds. By reducing our reliance on expensive and unreliable energy sources, we are taking control of our own destiny.”
In response to the ongoing energy crisis, Wonderbag is providing a simple, energy-free cooking solution with a special loadshedding offer: two large Wonderbags for R370.
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