Never miss important updates!
SouthAfricahas faced multiple load-shedding extensions over the past two weeks.
King Zwelithini’s memorial was streamed on various platforms for South Africans to pay tribute to His Majesty.
Read also
The power was on continuously, across the nation, for four hours on Thursday.
The report continued by saying that it cost around R20.5 million rand to keep the power on.
This would mean that the four-hour suspension of load-shedding and supplementation with OCGTs would’ve cost around R40 million.
Eskom spent millions to keep the power on during Zulu monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini’s memorial service. Image: Education Images/Universal Images Group and Sandile Ndlovu/Sowetan/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
Eskom has not released a statement confirming the exact amount of money spent to keep the power on.
Many South Africans shared mixed reactions to the news.
Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!
Read also
Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
