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A week ago Kusile power plant experienced a breakdown, and no power was generated since. According to News24, “Eskom lost 4 000 megawatts of generation capacity as a series of breakdowns pushed the utility into implementing the first load shedding of 2022.”

In a separate piece by Times Live, Alex Patrick delves into the challenges faced at Kusile power plant, one of the country’s largest construction projects. “The challenges at Kusile were related to the axillary steam boilers. Steam from working boilers power other unit boilers. Now that all units are dead it is difficult to get the power station back on again.”

In sports news, Manchester United’s manager, Ralf Rangnick has stated that the football club is in an “unusual situation” following Mason Greenwood’s arrest. During a media briefing, he confirmed that the team will “come together and ensure they have a successful end to the season.” Greenwood was arrested for suspicion of sexual assault and is currently suspended by the Manchester United club. 

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: No money, no skills, no maintenance: Inside the 36 hours of Eskom chaos that led to load shedding – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Parliament fire: Judgment in Zandile Christmas Mafe’s bail application looms – News24

Headline: SA’s response to Covid must be independently assessed, says Shabir Madhi – Times Live 

Headline: Which Artists Have Left Spotify Over Covid Misinformation? – Jezebel 

Headline: Kim Kardashian causes surge in demand after Balenciaga campaign breaks cover – The Citizen 

Headline: Kanye “Ye” West Celebrates Julia Fox’s Birthday With MAJOR PDA – E! News

Headline: Egypt suggest delaying AFCON final against Senegal by a day – African Insider

Headline:  Mason Greenwood news: Manchester United left in ‘unusual situation’ says manager Ralf Rangnick – The Independent 

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