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SANDF to be deployed at some Eskom power stations

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed this to eNCA.

JOHANNESBURG - South African National Defence Force members will be deployed at some Eskom power stations.

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed this to eNCA.

The presidency made this request to the defence ministry.

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This follows several incidents of theft and sabotage at various power stations.

The country has now been plunged into stage six power cuts.

Watch the video above for more details.

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