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BEATING THE BLACKOUTS: Power outages force Gqeberha manufacturers to spend big on fuel to keep lights on

Andisa Bonani · Daily Maverick

Published 16 Oct 2026, 6:58 am·just now·1 min read

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Isuzu’s R380,000 diesel bill for a single day after a Gqeberha power outage highlights how failing electricity infrastructure threatens Nelson Mandela Bay’s manufacturers, jobs and investment.

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BEATING THE BLACKOUTS: Power outages force Gqeberha manufacturers to spend big on fuel to keep lights on

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