Eskom said it would shorten power cuts from Tuesday morning, but electricity shortages look set to continue at least into 2024.
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Opposition politicians and South Africa’s biggest labour union say they’re readying a lawsuit as blackouts cripple the nation.
The rand slumped on Monday as investor concerns mounted over a power crisis that prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to cancel a trip to Davos.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will no longer attend the World Economic Forum in Davos due to the ongoing energy crisis.
Outgoing transport minister Fikile Mbalula is the most popular member of cabinet on Twitter.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the energy department will take over responsibility for overseeing Eskom.
Eskom CEO André de Ruyter resigned because “it’s a tough job”, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, stressing that the government has a “cohesive” plan to resolve the national power shortage.
President Cyril Ramaphosa still has to overcome a series of political hurdles to tackle a daunting economic to-do list.
Eskom needs a new management team, this is clear. But the country also needs new leadership.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing ANC, meaning he is likely to lead the party into the 2024 election.