Opposition parties and unions turn to the courts on load-shedding

The state has “failed to responsibly manage the grid, resulting in material breaches of ... constitutional rights,” said a letter of demand, paving the way for litigation

22 January 2023 - 00:00 By FRANNY RABKIN

With no end to the energy crisis in sight, opposition parties, NGOs and South Africa’s biggest trade union are turning to the courts...

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