WATCH: Eskom says it has action plan to deal with challenges

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Eskom management will address operational challenges affecting the power utility. Courtesy #DStv403

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JOHANNESBURG - Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has apologised for the inconvenience caused by widespread load-shedding.

He highlighted issues including inadequate maintenance of power generators and sub-standard work at Medupi and Kusile power stations.

Gordhan and Eskom executives addressed the media on challenges facing the company.

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Eskom implements rotational load-shedding daily.

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