South Africa has descended into lawlessness

• South Africa has not descended into lawlessness, but rather has a breakdown in law and order with many illegal activities being accepted as a part of daily life.
• Chair of Eskom's board of directors, Mteto Nyati, has criticized the situation, citing examples such as widespread illegal electricity connections, driving under the influence, and pedestrians disregarding traffic rules.
• The situation has been exacerbated by Eskom's debt and the unaffordability of electricity for many poorer residents, leading to a project to eliminate illegal connections and eradicate load reduction by March 2027.