WILLIAM GUMEDE | A state of disaster may not solve all Eskom’s problems, but it could help

The power utility’s troubles are rooted in ANC politics, and it’s almost impossible to stop the appointment of cadres and contractors

07 February 2023 - 21:04 By William Gumede

There is no one silver bullet to turn Eskom around...

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