Let’s shop for loadshedding!
SCULPTURAL
The cordless Eva Solo Radiant LED Rechargeable Lamp (9.5cm W x 28.5cm H; R4 399, yuppiechef.com) operates with a touch-sensitive switch that allows you to choose between three brightness levels. Available in a Smoked or Oak finish, it provides 6 hours of light after just one charge via a USB socket and comes with a built-in LED bulb.
JUST RECHARGE
Swap your light bulbs with rechargeable LED B22 5W Eurolux 3 000K bulbs (from R99 each, leroymerlin.co.za) and get up to 3 hours of battery life (the first 2 hours will be at full output; the bulbs then dim to extend duration).
So affordable!
Battery-operated switch light R39.99, pepstores.com
TALL
Add ambience to any space (indoors or out) with the Portable Outdoor LED Lantern on legs (120cm H x 36cm W; R1 999, @home); it has a built-in battery that lasts for 5 hours and it’s rechargeable via USB cable.
TABLETOP
Available in Matt Black and Matt White, the slimline and cordless KLT-013/BL 3.5W LED Rechargeable Table Lamp (38cm H x 11.5cm D; R1 680, klight.co.za) works with a touch switch, is dimmable and after about 4 hours of charging time will yield 6–8 hours of light.
COLOURFUL
The KLT-005 1W LED Acrylic Colour Changing Rechargeable Table Lamp
(22cm H x 9cm D; R785, klight.co.za) with remote control is transparent but changes colour according to the LED bulbs. It’s dimmable and after being charged for 4 hours provides 6–8 hours of light.