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S.Africa Records 94% Drop in Load Reduction, Hots 539 Days Without Power Cuts

Eskom has nearly erased load reduction and holds 6,855MW of spare power, so the next question is how South Africa uses that headroom for industry and exports.

By Abdulazeez Abdulhameed 2 min read8th November, 2026

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S.Africa Records 94% Drop in Load Reduction, Hots 539 Days Without Power Cuts

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