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Why are there so many power cuts in South Africa?

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Power cuts can be such a pain, right?

But, for many South Africans, they have become a part of day-to-day life: something that you’d expect, rather than something you’d be surprised by.

And the problem’s got so bad, that even President Cyril Ramaphosa has had to take action – but even he says it will be impossible to fix the problem overnight.

So, why exactly is electricity giving South Africans such a headache?

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Published on Thursday, 25th February 2021.

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