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.
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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.
The high court in Pretoria comes despite former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter warning that such a move would make the situation worse.
The former Eskom chief operating officer, who was due to retire, will stay on at the utility to help defeat load shedding.
Eskom’s board has shortlisted five candidates for the position of CEO, according to the chairman of the beleaguered power utility.
André de Ruyter appeared virtually before parliament on Wednesday, but said little new about corruption at Eskom.
Eskom will impose load shedding across a wide range of stages over the coming long weekend.