Real-time load shedding alerts tailored for SA content creators to never miss a stream.
South African content creators suffer frequent Eskom load shedding power outages that interrupt live streams, video editing, and uploads, causing lost revenue and audience engagement.
ShedShield provides hyper-localized Eskom load shedding predictions and instant notifications via app, SMS, and streaming overlays. Creators get automated schedule adjustments and outage countdown timers to plan content around blackouts. It integrates with OBS and YouTube to pause/resume streams seamlessly, minimizing lost revenue.
South African content creators including live streamers, YouTubers, and video editors reliant on consistent internet and power for income
SA-specific AI predictions using Eskom data + user-reported outages, with direct streaming software integrations unavailable elsewhere.
supportive
Real-time map and timeline of predicted load shedding stages for user's suburb.
Push notifications, SMS, email, and browser alerts for upcoming outages.
OBS/Streamlabs widget showing outage countdown and auto-pause triggers.
AI-suggested best times to stream/edit based on outage forecasts.
Crowdsource actual outage data to improve predictions.
Sync outage blocks to Google Calendar.
Track past outages impact on your streams.
Share alerts with collaborators.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| suburb | text | No |
| alert_preferences | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| suburb | text | No |
| stage | text | No |
| start_time | timestamp | No |
| end_time | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| suburb | text | No |
| actual_start | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| tier | text | No |
| stripe_id | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/predictionsFetch predictions for user's suburb
/api/reportsSubmit user outage report
/api/alerts/preferencesUpdate user alert settings
/api/subscribeCreate Stripe subscription
No SMS, no integrations
Unlimited suburbs
5+ users
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 200 | 3% | $270 | $3,240 |
| Month 6 | 1,200 | 8% | $3,456 | $41,472 |
Get AI-powered alerts and auto-pause tools built for SA creators.
Post in SA creator Facebook groups like 'South African Streamers' and 'YouTubers SA' offering free Pro access for feedback. DM 20 active Twitch/YouTube SA creators from recent streams. Run $50 targeted FB ad to Johannesburg/Cape Town creators searching load shedding terms.
Official schedules
No creator integrations
Streaming-specific tools + AI predictions
User-reported data network effect improves predictions over time.
Eskom outages at record levels in 2024, with no end in sight; creator economy booming in SA.
Eskom data API changes
Multi-source data + user reports
Low awareness
Targeted SA social channels
Success: 70% express interest
Success: 80% retention week 2
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