The Dangers of Opting Out of Government Services
Author's summary: Middle-class opting out of government services.
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"When government fails, we all suffer - some more than others - but ultimately, a country that does not work for the many can never work for the few."The author notes the importance of government services for all citizens.
A recent example of this is the installation of a photovoltaic system, or solar power, on the author's roof, allowing them to
eliminate reliance on the Eskom grid. This decision was made due to the persistence of power outages, despite a reduction in loadshedding in South Africa.
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The initiative to sell excess rooftop solar power back to the municipality for cash is also mentioned, highlighting the shift towards alternative energy sources.
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