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We're stressed and anxious. The state is barely functional and in many places, it has already failed. While a new minister tours power plants his old, formerly absolutely vital, job is unfilled.

While the private sector could fix or make a real difference to the country in weeks if not days, if let loose, the government declines to get out of the way.

In this episode of Podcasts from the Edge Peter Bruce wonders how this all ends and hopes at least that Eskom keeps the lights on for the Rugby World Cup final so we can watch the Springboks win again.

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