South Africa, the continent's most industrialised country, is in the grip of an energy crisis that critics say is much deeper than the authorities openly acknowledge.
South Africa, the continent s most industrialised country, is in the grip of an energy crisis that critics say is much deeper than the authorities openly acknowledge.
The periodic electricity blackouts are expected to reach a critical stage as winter arrives in the Southern Hemisphere and sends energy demand soaring, experts warn
The South African government has ended the state of disaster declared in February and scrapped a controversial irregular expenditure exemption for Eskom, but power cuts are likely to continue for the forseeable future.
The group of four people were rescued near Musina after surviving on rainwater and fish. Authorities have warned members of the public to avoid rivers and flood-prone areas amid the National State of Disaster.