A dodgy bitcoin mining operation in Vryburg, North West has added to the town’s already massive Eskom bill.
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The pair have travelled to China as Eskom implements record power cuts that are hobbling the economy.
Sasria appears to have walked back its earlier decision that it would no longer provide cover for damage caused by a collapse of Eskom’s grid.
The rand plunged to a three-year low on Wednesday as fears grew of load shedding worsening during winter.
By as soon as Wednesday evening, the amount of electricity that Eskom has failed to provide will be greater than the power it couldn’t provide in the whole of 2022.
Eskom has had to defend itself against armed robbery, fuel theft, sabotage and corruption – all of which are increasing the risk of a complete power outage.
Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said he can’t preclude the possibility of South Africa being plunged into even worse load shedding this winter.
Sasria, has told clients it won’t pay claims for damage related to a collapse of the national electricity grid, a report said.
Redefine Properties is looking at boosting its solar power generation capacity as it seeks to reduce its reliance on South Africa’s failing state-owned electricity utility.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered army personnel to be stationed at power stations as theft and sabotage continue unabated.