Power outages remain a significant challenge for hard-pressed South African households, particularly when it comes to providing a tasty, affordable meal on these cold winter nights. In fact, the impact load shedding is having on mealtime is such a burning issue that, when Eskort asked its audience on socials to share their Eskom fail stories in order to gain insights into the meal challenges they face, the company received more than 9,000 responses in a single day.
The feedback included a vast array of load shedding mealtime challenges ranging from the significant increase in costs as people are forced to dine out and buy smaller quantities; additional costs in terms of appliances like air fryers and gas hobs; the impact on family time as actual mealtimes have had to drastically change in line with schedules; and, in one instance, a relationship was ended as the boyfriend did not appreciate cold cereal for breakfast.
And that’s where pork comes in—it’s extremely cost effective and is versatile enough to be used in many ways.
To highlight how South African householders can use pork to create nutritious, healthy and delicious meals—and make the most of mealtimes despite the frustrating power outages—Eskort, South Africa’s premier pork products brand, is taking over the popular Eskom se Push app this week in order to educate consumers about meal planning amidst load shedding.
