Prepare for 5 years of load shedding in SA — Ted Blom

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JOHANNESBURG — Energy and mining expert Ted Blom always offers rather different opinions on what's gone wrong at Eskom. He touts himself as being energy agnostic and has controversial views about the sustainability of clean sources such as solar and wind in a country like South Africa. Nevertheless, Blom has some interesting insights and experience with regard to what's gone wrong with Eskom's coal supplies of late. Coal supply has become a major factor behind the recent bouts of load shedding in the country, and Blom doesn't hold back any punches in this interview. Take a listen... - Gareth van Zyl  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Dec 2018 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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