Society is already so fragile that democracy and peace are hanging by a thread. Eskom’s failures could snap it
Eskom’s inability to provide energy security to homes, businesses, institutions and transport infrastructure is deepening the fractures in our societal and political lives.
The Afrikaans word gatvol does not even begin to describe the boiling tempers and vitriol being spewed at this point, directed mainly at the governing party...A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and TimesLive Premium.
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