South Africa on a knife's edge due to Eskom

Here are the 10 biggest stories that you may have missed on BusinessTech this week. The latest plant performance data from Eskom shows that the utility is fighting an uphill battle with unit losses and greater demand leading to higher stages of load shedding - and the forecast is not looking good. [BusinessTech logo]( [Top stories this week]( [◼ Eskom is in trouble]( The latest plant performance data from Eskom shows that the utility is fighting an uphill battle with unit losses and greater demand leading to higher stages of load shedding - and the forecast is not looking good. [◼ South Africa dancing on a knife's edge]( South Africa's load shedding situation is as precarious as ever, and just one little nudge could mean a bad time for all. [◼ Big petrol price cut coming in December]( Despite rand volatility and shifting sentiment on oil, South African motorists can expect some much-needed relief at the pumps next month. [◼ Calls to pay workers a ‘living wage’ of R12,000 a month in South Africa]( Professor Ines Meyer says companies will have to pay employees a living wage if they want to preserve their market share. [◼ Middle-class South Africans are ‘losing’ over R10,000 every month]( Inflation and stagnant salaries have eaten away at middle class South Africans' purchasing power, leaving them poorer every month. [◼ The worst areas for hijacking in South Africa – and the cars being targetted]( SAPS's latest crime statistics report for Q2 2023 reveals the current hijacking hotspots in South Africa. [◼ 7 in-demand jobs and what they pay – with one paying over R900,000 per annum]( New research has identified several career fields that are in huge demand in South Africa - some of which offer significant salaries. [◼ The province being targetted next for name changes in South Africa]( The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture is still pushing ahead with name changes in South Africa - but it is facing some significant hurdles getting through to communities. [◼ Reverse emigration twist for South Africa]( Rich South Africans may be leaving - but the grass isn't necessarily greener across the pond. [◼ New R500 million shopping mall opens in South Africa]( A new 18,000 square metre mall has opened its doors in South Africa - bringing retail to one of the country's key travel routes. [Facebook]([Twitter]([LinkedIn]([YouTube]( [Manage your Preferences]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 26-11-2023 is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic