Indeed... I was in South Africa last February for a few weeks. Everywhere I went in South Africa there were daily power outages. And outside of the wealthier white areas, it's a dirty, violent, shithole. I repeatedly had locals warn me that I shouldn't go to certain places because I might get murdered.

Ukraine meanwhile, in the middle of a massive war with daily missile and drone attacks, has been able to keep the power on much more often than that, in a much colder, less sunny climate. And even in poorer parts of Ukraine you feel safe walking around and the streets are pretty clean.

South Africa's GDP/capita is $7000 USD; Ukraine's GDP/capita is $4500 USD.

Sure, Ukraine is getting outside support, including funds and materials to keep the electricity grid going. But still. WTF South Africa.