JOHANNESBURG - The return of a stable electricity supply has brought relief to South African businesses.
Fewer power cuts mean smoother operations and better planning.
But for manufacturers, especially in the auto industry, the pressure is far from over.
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Rising electricity prices are driving up operating costs, putting pressure on profits and production.
Industry players warn that while the lights are staying on, the cost of power is becoming a serious threat to the auto sector’s competitiveness and growth.