EP5 | Landlord Loadshedding Woes (John Jack x Dean Wiid)

Welcome to the latest episode of The Corner Office by Galetti! In this episode, John Jack, Galetti CEO, hosts Dean Wiid, Galetti Corporate Services Associate Director. They delve into the issue of load shedding and its impact on landlords in South Africa. Load shedding, which is a scheduled rolling blackout implemented by the state-owned power company Eskom, has caused widespread frustration and inconvenience for property owners who rely on electricity to power their rental properties. We speak with property experts and landlords to understand the challenges they face during load shedding, such as the cost of installing backup power sources such as generators. We also explore potential solutions to this issue, such as the use of solar power and battery storage systems. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the impact of load shedding on landlords and the measures being taken to mitigate its effects.