Why is South Africa facing its ‘worst ever’ power crisis? – BBC News

South Africa is facing the prospect of its worst-ever power cuts – up to 16 hours a day – as it approaches the southern hemisphere winter.

The roots of the problem lie in poor management, corruption and sabotage, a BBC investigation has found.

There are fears it could lead to major civil unrest.

Meanwhile, there is an international effort to move the country off coal and towards renewables.

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