Support our plan or face more load-shedding, says Eskom
The power utility say SA can expect regular power cuts, at stage 8, by mid-2021 if its maintenance plan is not supported by the government
06 March 2020 - 17:00
Eskom has warned that its maintenance plan must be supported by the government or the country can expect regular load-shedding of 8,000MW by mid-2021, a move that would cripple the economy.
Shortly after taking up the role in January, CEO André de Ruyter said more planned power outages will be necessary for the next 18-24 months so the state-owned enterprise (SOE) can catch up with deferred maintenance...
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