South Africa on the verge of ‘collapse’ as blackouts threaten all-out civil war

Earlier this month, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster with immediate effect, as the country faced an acute electricity shortage.

As a result, state-owned power company Eskom has had to issue rolling blackout events known as “load shedding”, which have lasted up to 12 hours in some instances, news.com.au reports.

Earlier this month, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said: “Rolling blackouts (load shedding) are occurring throughout South Africa which are affecting private residences, businesses, municipal lighting, traffic lights and hotels.

“Blackouts can also affect water availability, internet connectivity, mobile phone network coverage, fuel availability, residential security features, and food supply.”

Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1740247/south-africa-verge-collapse-civil-war-threat-looms-blackout-fears