Load shedding in South Africa
NUMSA leads Eskom workers to victory
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has struck a deal with Eskom, the public electric company securing better wages, housing allowance and a lump sum payment for the workers
South African court rules in favor of NUMSA and others in load shedding case, asks state to ensure power supply to critical facilities
The Court has granted urgent relief sought by NUMSA and 18 other applicants to exempt public hospitals, schools, and police stations from rotational power cuts, recognizing that load shedding infringed upon constitutional rights. A decision on Part B of the application seeking final relief is awaited.
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