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Power-starved South Africans now go off-grid

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Eskom, South Africa's State-owned power utility, struggles to generate and supply a stable flow of electricity to meet demand.

In 2023, there were times when households and businesses had no power for up to 11 hours a day. Eskom has warned that load shedding will be worse in 2024.

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