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Why South Africa’s load shedding could persist after the end of Eskom’s 100-year monopoly

South Africa's Eskom nuclear power plant

Why South Africa’s load shedding could persist after the end of Eskom’s 100-year monopoly

Eskom’s century old monopoly may be drawing to a close as South Africa moves to unveil a standalone transmission unit. Yet experts believe this structural shift alone is unlikely to resolve the country’s long running load shedding crisis.

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