"I know you don't believe me" : Government promises to end loadshedding this year

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Government’s latest unsubstantiated loadshedding promise is drawing flack from energy analysts, taxpayers and opposition parties..

Earlier this week , Deputy President Paul Mashatile committed to somehow ending load shedding in the next 8 months, without explaining how that would be possible.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look …

11 Apr 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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