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Harrismith businesses affected by power outage

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Businesses in Harrismith in the Eastern Free are starting to close their doors due to persisting power outages. This is according to the HIT Residents Association Chairperson, Willem Konig, who tells OFM News's Mpho Mohapi that the town was without electricity since Monday, 5 September 2022, until Monday 12 September 2022. Power was briefly restored but went out again.

13 Sep 2022 5AM English South Africa News · Business

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