Some incidents of intimidation have been reported, but the protestors remain peaceful at this stage.
Tensions are rising at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., with the struggling South African electricity supplier confirming protests at a number of power plants following a breakdown in wage negotiations.
“While some incidents of intimidation have been reported, the protesters are largely peaceful at this stage.” Eskom, which generates almost all of the nation’s power, reached a deadlock with labour unions in pay talks earlier this week.
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