SOUTH Africa has achieved an impressive milestone: 272 consecutive days without load-shedding, marking its longest uninterrupted power supply in five years. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, highlighted the achievement at a media briefing in Pretoria, attributing the success to Eskom’s improved efficiency and robust leadership. Billions saved amid power stability The uninterrupted power has brought not only relief but also economic benefits. ‘This milestone has saved over 16 billion rand (about $870 million),’ said Ramokgopa. South Africa’s energy availability factor (EAF) — a critical metric of power plant…
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