UDM and others pivot in their load-shedding case

The applicants have now asked, instead of exemptions, that court orders government to provide alternative energy sources

22 March 2023 - 18:14

The second day of the load-shedding case brought by the UDM and others saw them make a significant pivot in their case: they are no longer asking the court to order Eskom to exempt certain institutions, including schools, hospitals, police stations and small businesses, from load- shedding. Instead the applicants are only asking the court to order the government to provide these institutions with alternative sources of energy like generators or solar. ..