An exploratory study on the experiences of female youth victims of crime during load shedding in Site C, Khayelitsha
Journal: Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)
Year: 2025

Load shedding has become a common problem in South Africa, resulting in daily disruptions affecting every sector of life. Load shedding is a planned and temporary disruption of energy supply to specific areas. The present study explored the experiences of crime of female youth during load shedding at night in Site C, Khayelitsha. While there is extensive literature on the impact of load shedding on crime, no attention has been given to its impact on crime against female youth in Site C, Khayelit