A photovoltaic power plant near Douglas in the Northern Cape harnesses 22MW of energy from sun, enough to power 14,000 homes. This plant was established by Herbert Solar (owned by Old Mutual, AE AMD Renewable Energy (Pty) Ltd, Exoport 12 (Pty) Ltd, and Herbert Educational Trust No. 1) covers 127 hectares and feeds Eskom’s Herbert power station.
Kasiefa Watson and her children Tamy, Lukeman, and Raldia have been living in their apartment for 13 years. She moved from Brooklyn to Woodstock to start a new life. She says it is convenient to live in Woodstock because her children go to a nearby school and her husband works at the harbour.
Maggie and Gavin Solomons have been living on Albert Street for 15 years. They grew up in District six. Before they lived in these rental units they were homeless. They say their water has been cut off by the landlord, so they decided not to pay rent. They share their unit with ten other people.