South African president declares 'state of disaster' over power crisis

Electricity crisis: South Africa in a state of national disaster

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of national disaster on Thursday evening in an attempt to contain the profound electricity crisis that is undermining the daily life and economy of the continent's leading industrial power.

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South Africa’s president declares state of disaster over power crisis

Cyril Ramaphosa says will appoint a minister of electricity to deal with crisis - Anadolu Agency

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President Ramaphosa declares 'state of disaster' as blackout hits South Africa

Mr Ramaphosa said he would appoint a minister of electricity to oversee projects that will deescalate the electricity crisis.

South Africa Declares National Disaster Over Blackouts

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