

Eskom is the single largest consumer of diesel in South Africa, accounting for up to 30% of the country’s refined diesel supply during peak load.
While the power utility’s consumption is closer to 10% during stable periods, Eskom’s diesel demand is large enough to pose a significant threat to the nation’s fuel stocks.
Eskom primarily uses diesel to run its Open-Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs), located at sites like Akerlig in the Western Cape, to maintain South…
Climate Change Effects: The country is experiencing the effects of climate change,
including increased frequency of droughts and extreme weather events.

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Fun South African Fact: The oldest remains of modern humans were found in South Africa and are well over 160,000 years old.