#PODCAST ANALYSIS: A "temporary setback" - what's really behind the current episodes of higher load shedding #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has described the current episodes of higher rolling blackouts as a temporary setback that should be resolved in the coming week. Nine units broke down at various Eskom power stations over the weekend due to ramped-up maintenance and boiler tube leaks that saw losses in generation capacity. Eskom says a team of technicians are working around the clock to minimise the current electricity supply constraints with 2 of the 9 units that broke down now back online. Meanwhile, government has assured South African citizens that load shedding will be reduced in the next few days. To unpack the current situation, I spoke with energy analyst, Adil Nchabeleng...