Ramaphosa deploys 800 SANDF members to protect Eskom power stations | News24

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 800 South African National Defence Force members to safeguard a number of Eskom power stations around the country. | CebohNyambose

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 800 SANDF members.The deployment is expected to cost more than R146 million.

Ramaphosa has informed National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and NCOP chairperson Amos Masondo in writing.

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