load shedded

Euphemism in South Africa for rolling blackouts. "Load shedded" is also used facetiously in South Africa to refer to any device that is currently not on or not working.

"Sorry my left back tail light is not working officer. It is currently being load shedded"

"You won't be able to contact me on my cellphone as my battery is load shedded"

"I can't think right now, my brain is being load shedded!"

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