As South Africa has had to endure rolling blackouts at generally high stages of load shedding this year, there are concerns that a total national blackout could happen. The JSE and other listed corporates have indicated that they’re working on contingency plans for the worst-case scenario. In the interim, the government is pushing to ensure that its Energy Action Plan is effected to resolve the country’s energy crisis, which covers short-to-long-term risks. Recently appointed Electricity Minister, Kgosientso Ramakgopa, has been tasked to work with all energy stakeholders, especially Eskom to rapidly bring down the higher stages of load shedding. Despite these efforts, could we still face a total national blackout? Independent energy analyst Clyde Mallinson is on Zoom for more on this.
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