A political analyst said the dire state of South Africa needs strong leadership.
A washed away bridge in Phoenix during the recent floods that swept through KwaZulu-Natal, 14 April 2022. Picture: Jacques Nelles
While South Africa prepares to open for business, the country was hit with a fresh round of load shedding and a massive natural disaster. “There are currently 6,042 megawatts on planned maintenance, while another 14,471 megawatts of capacity is unavailable due to unplanned breakdowns,” Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said.Chief Economist and CEO at Antswisa Transaction Advisory Miyelani Mkhabela said energy security was a huge challenge for South Africa and Eskom needs to bring a sustainable solution.“SA needs to practice proactive operational management and reduce being reactive when faced with challenges.
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