South Africans may have to brace themselves for more severe power outages as Eskom, the country’s energy provider, considers implementing loadshedding measures beyond stage 8 to prevent the national grid’s collapse. ## The Crucial Document
Minister Gwede Mantashe delivered the Mineral Resources and Energy Department’s comprehensive Budget Vote Speech, outlining the achievements and strategies for South Africa’s mining and energy sectors amidst various global and domestic challenges. ### Focus Areas