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President cancels Eskom leave to keep Xmas lights on; Palladium; Tesla v Porsche

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* As South Africans speculate over whether and how saboteurs are to blame for widespread blackouts, President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled the leave of Eskom employees.
* Palladium rose for a 15th day, heading for its longest run of gains on record and exceeding the highest-ever price of gold.
* A deepening drought in southern Africa is resulting in unprecedented food shortages, leaving millions of people hungry.
* In the race for the best e-sports car, Elon Musk’s Tesla outpaces Porsche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Dec 2019 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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