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Power cuts and sleep: Students link load shedding to anxiety, disrupted rest and lower grades

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South Africa experienced its most severe year of scheduled power cuts in 2023, with 335 of 365 days affected, often occurring multiple times daily. This disruption has persisted for over 18 months, creating conditions that students report as linked to increased anxiety, disrupted rest, and lower academic grades.

Key points

• In 2023, South Africa endured its worst year of scheduled power cuts, with 335 of 365 days affected, often occurring multiple times daily.
• Since the end of 2023, the country has gone more than 18 months without these planned power cuts.

Context

The evidence indicates a prolonged period of power instability in South Africa that began in late 2023 and has continued for over 18 months, directly impacting student conditions.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the period from late 2023 to the present. It does not specify the exact duration of the current power outage, nor does it provide data on student grades or anxiety levels during the outage period.

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