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The tourism industry is crucial for South Africa but it is being hamstrung by problems with its power, water, transport and waste infrastructure. (Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Eskom dismisses concerns of iminent grid collapse

Struggling utility is prepared for the worst, saying the cost to bring South Africa back online cannot be quantified

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read
Grid collapse? Insurers might not cover you.
ANDRE DE RUYTER

Insurers tell clients: We can’t cover you for Eskom grid collapse

Companies say they cannot protect against a systemic risk which would threaten their entire business

  • Anathi Madubela
5 min read