Eskom announced earlier that stage 2 power cuts will persist throughout the week until next Saturday.
JOHANNESBURG - As South Africans prepare for a week of blackouts some have bemoaned the return of load shedding, fuel price hikes and new COVID-19 cases.
"Prior to the elections there was no load shedding, after everyone has cast their votes then load shedding comes. Is it a coincidence? I don't think so" said a frustrated resident.
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