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Eskom should be able to keep our lockdown lights on: Mantashe

26 March 2020 - 08:00 By Sthembile Cele
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Minister Gwede Mantashe says Eskom is expected to keep the lights on during the nationwide lockdown.
Minister Gwede Mantashe says Eskom is expected to keep the lights on during the nationwide lockdown.
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Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe says Eskom is expected to keep the lights on during the nationwide lockdown.

The power utility will be under less strain during the 21 days due to lower demand, he said.

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