South Africa still can’t fix the electricity! – South Africa: Govt Seeks Legal Help on Load Shedding Deadline

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The government has acknowledged that the High Court’s ruling on the infringement of citizens’ rights due to load shedding, is navigating the complexities of meeting a court-imposed deadline to provide uninterrupted power to critical institutions by January’s end, reports News24. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expressed uncertainties about the deadline’s interpretation, seeking legal counsel to discern whether a comprehensive plan or immediate execution is required. This ruling stemmed from a collaborative case highlighting widespread concerns, prompting a resolve to mitigate future litigations by addressing the root cause of load shedding. Ramokgopa also announced Koeberg Unit 2 will be taken offline on Monday to extend its life for another 20 years.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202312110015.html

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