Anger Over Possible Load Shedding in South Africa
Opposition parties have lambasted Eskom over its decision to do maintenance at nine of its power stations just ahead of the winter months. The power utility's management came under fire when they appeared before Parliament's public enterprises portfolio committee. They earlier warned that rolling blackouts were a possibility this coming winter saying that only 80 percent of total electricity supply will be available.
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22 April 2013
Power Outages on the Cards for South Africa
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Power cuts could be on the cards this Winter. That's with Eskom forced to do maintenance work on its ageing power stations during the period. see more »
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22 April 2013
South African's to Expect Power Outages this Winter
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South Africans have been warned of possible power outages during this winter. It's been five years since rolling blackouts hit the country. Power ... see more »
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