Last issue’s article on the fall of JDL Electric and its group of companies struck a chord with many of our readers, and we received numerous emails and comments on social media remarking on the frankness of former CEO Lee Kritzinger. There were also helpful opinions on the lessons which companies, both in the electrical industry and further afield, could learn from what transpired.

Aberdare Cables, a leading 72-year-old South African manufacturer of low and medium voltage electric cables, has recently announced its new range of HV cables. An official launch with customers is scheduled for 18th July 2019.

Load shedding is just the tip of the iceberg when discussing bad power. We talk about the inconvenience of no power (blackout) but associated with this are other conditions causing damage and destruction to electrical and electronic equipment; poor maintenance and management of the distribution infrastructure results in load shedding, black outs (planned and unplanned), spikes and surges, power-back surges, over (high) and under (low) voltage, loss of neutral.

How do you visualise the right light for your store or city before you buy? Signify is helping its customers do just this with apps that provide an experience, showcasing the possibilities for lighting using virtual reality (VR). Now customers can step into a virtual world to visualise how lighting can transform their fashion store or city street.

A work site is a dangerous place: this cannot be overstated. With high voltage and large equipment, an electrical contractor is constantly faced with life-threatening dangers and working in these situations calls for perfect electrical safety practices.