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Eskom’s generation capacity, pushes SA to the brink of incapacity!

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Ted Blom shares insight on the recent Stage 6 power cuts, currently gripping SA's economy. This, as Eskom, announced on Sunday morning the country would be plunged into darkness, as the result of a breakdown of five generating units over the weekend.
19 Sep 2022 English South Africa News Commentary

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