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While declaring a state of disaster might make a slight difference on the margins, the prospects are slim that it will move the needle significantly, says Carol Paton.
It was tragic listening to ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula on Tuesday, talking confidently about how a state of disaster would end load shedding by year-end - or even before.
The idea now seems certain to be implemented, with many in the Cabinet supporting it and believing it is procurement and regulatory obstacles holding up both fixing Eskom and bringing new capacity online.
