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With winter fast approaching, Eskom is warning people across South Africa that there is a high risk of load-shedding due to breakdowns at several power stations and constant power trips at Medupi and Tutuka.
ECONOMY

Economic effects of load-shedding hit home

Eskom’s 99 days of load-shedding have limited mining and manufacturing output, causing the economy to behave as if it has ‘lost a major industry’.

  • Eugenie Du Preez
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