Load shedding expected as Eskom battles coal shortages

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Channel: SABC News · 2018 · News & Politics

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South Africans can brace themselves for load shedding over the festive season as Eskom battles coal shortages. The power utility says 10 out of 15 power stations are experiencing coal shortages of below the required 20 days stockpiles. 5 of them are at critical levels with less than 10 days of coal needed. Steps have been put in place to curb the problem, but things are expected to only get better next year.

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