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Gauteng High court in Pretoria recently  ordered the Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan to "take all reasonable steps" within 60 days to ensure that public health establishments, state schools and the South African Police Service are not affected by load shedding.
Gauteng High court in Pretoria recently ordered the Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan to "take all reasonable steps" within 60 days to ensure that public health establishments, state schools and the South African Police Service are not affected by load shedding.
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A recent court case where government was asked to supply electricity to essential services, revealed government has never considered a policy on this. It's decision to appeal the judgment lacks moral basis, argues Ralph Mathekga. 

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