Botswana fuel under security escort

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The Energy Affairs Department (EAD) said on Friday that tankers supplying fuel to Botswana from South Africa have been provided with security escorts as the violent strike by unionised South African truck drivers intensified.

In an emailed response to questions, the department said local oil companies had stock that can last seven days without new supplies, indicating short-term stability.

On Friday, South African media reports indicated that truck drivers who have been on strike since last week, were attempting to rope in their colleagues from ports and railways.

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Mob justice isn't just

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