Load shedding exemption for wealthy Ballito gated estates ‘blatant discrimination against the poor’

Residents of Zimbali, Brettenwood, Dunkirk, Simbithi, and Palm Lakes gated estates in Ballito, north of Durban, received a surprising reprieve from load shedding, with the KwaDukuza municipality (KDM) announcing their exemption from scheduled power outages until further notice.Municipal spokesman, April Khohlisa, defended the decision, citing the estates’ significant contributions to the local economy.“We recognise that these estates are the largest contributors to the KDM fiscus,” said Khohlisa.“Council decided to take heed of the warnings from the Chamber of Business over the years…