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'Unprecedented' power outages disrupt South Africa miners

Rolling blackouts in South Africa have prompted several mining companies to shutter their mines, with delayed shipments expected.

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South Africa is experiencing its worst ever power crisis

The blackouts - the most severe South Africa has ever experienced - began on Monday after heavy rains and flooding triggered outages at several power plants operated by state-owned