The Kakistocracy

2026-06-16

⚡ When Parliament Becomes a Den of Thieves

Introduction: When Living in a Kakistocracy

“Government by the least suitable or least competent citizens.” That is one definition of a kakistocracy.

When disorder becomes normal, chaos ceases to shock people. Instead, it becomes accepted as part of daily life. Sadly, this attitude often spreads beyond government and public institutions and begins to infect communities, businesses, and even churches.

There are congregations today that appear prosperous, enthusiastic, and full of religious activity. Yet beneath the surface, many have become impoverished in the things that matter most: repentance, faith, integrity, and holy living. The appearance of devotion can never replace genuine character.

The same principle applies to leadership.

Whether in courts of law or government chambers, society places great emphasis on oaths and sworn declarations. Yet the teaching of Christ was simple:

“Let your Yes be Yes, and your No, No.”

Truth should not require elaborate ceremonies to make it credible.

With these thoughts in mind, I turn my attention from Parliament and public affairs to a far more personal matter: the circumstances faced here at home.

🏠 Seventy Hours in the Dark

As I write this report on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, electrical power has finally been restored after more than 66 hours without electricity.

The outage began at approximately 18:00 on Saturday evening and continued throughout Sunday, Monday, and into Tuesday afternoon. Power was restored shortly before 13:00 on Tuesday.

For the residents of the property, the experience was not merely inconvenient. It was exhausting.

Food storage became difficult. Communication became limited. Devices required charging elsewhere. Work schedules were disrupted. Daily routines were placed on hold.

Personally, I was forced to leave my phone at a local shop simply to obtain enough charge to remain connected.

🔌 Not the First Time

What makes the situation particularly frustrating is that this is not the first major outage experienced at this property during 2026.

Earlier this year, during January, residents also endured an extended period without power while waiting for repairs.

Two major electrical failures within a matter of months raise legitimate questions.

Is this merely bad luck?

Or does it point toward a deeper electrical infrastructure problem affecting the property?

At what point does an isolated incident become a pattern?

⚠️ Long-Standing Electrical Concerns

The recent outage does not exist in isolation.

Residents have experienced a number of electrical concerns over an extended period, including:

• ⚡ Electric shocks from a bathroom switch during wet weather.
• ⚡ A suspected earth-leakage fault that reportedly remained unresolved for an extended period.
• ⚡ Repeated interruptions and reliability concerns.
• ⚡ Extended waiting periods for repairs.
• ⚡ Ongoing uncertainty regarding electrical billing arrangements.

While any single issue might be explained away, the accumulation of multiple issues over time naturally creates concern among residents.

💰 The Cost of Frustration

Adding to the dissatisfaction are concerns regarding electricity charges.

Residents have questioned:

• The current electricity tariff structure.
• Charges calculated at approximately R3.49 per kWh.
• Additional monthly contributions associated with previous electricity arrangements.
• Whether the overall billing model results in residents effectively paying twice for portions of their electrical consumption.

These concerns deserve transparent explanations and clear communication.

When questions remain unanswered, frustration grows.

🍇 Beyond Sour Grapes

There is an old expression about “sour grapes.”

Ordinarily, the phrase describes dissatisfaction over something minor or unattainable.

But after years of recurring concerns, multiple outages, billing questions, and now more than sixty-six hours without power, the issue has moved far beyond mere sour grapes.

To borrow a metaphor:

We are no longer dealing with sour grapes.

We have moved well beyond the stage of rancid wine.

When residents repeatedly raise concerns and feel that their voices are not being heard, resentment becomes inevitable.

🔑 The Real Question

The question is not whether residents are frustrated.

The question is whether anyone responsible is listening.

Reasonable people can tolerate occasional failures.

What becomes difficult to tolerate is silence.

Residents do not expect perfection.

They do expect communication, accountability, transparency, and a genuine effort to address ongoing concerns before the next crisis arrives.

Because after more than sixty-six hours in darkness, patience itself begins to run out.

Reported and written from Johannesburg, South Africa.

By Otto Brinkmeier O.C. Verricchio “Sanguine et Igne Veritas Revelata”