Inside Frankfort’s battle against Eskom to end load-shedding

Eskom has reportedly threatened to disconnect the town if it does not stop the project pending Nersa’s decision on its legality

12 April 2023 - 21:16

The people of Frankfort, a rural Free State town that has had large solar panels installed to mitigate the effects of load-shedding, are locked in a court battle with Eskom, which opposes the move.   ..

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