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Alongside the threat of higher stages of load shedding, there have been some developments that will provide a silver lining to the dark cloud that is SA’s energy crisis.
A growing number of people are opting to generate their own renewable energy and escape load shedding.
The newly released Integrated Resource Plan has scaled back on renewables, pumped up gas and is delaying the shutdown schedule of old coal plants, with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy saying the cost of pollution is far less than the cost of energy shortages.
Hügo Krüger scrutinises the alleged "Russian Nuclear Deal" with South Africa, revealing flaws in claims and the lack of evidence.
Energy experts and economists do not expect the new draft of the Integrated Resource Plan to do much to end load shedding anytime soon.