WATCH | Court threats against the state over blackouts

JOHANNESBURG - Several law firms and politicians are planning to take Eskom to court over the breach of obligation to provide electricity. 

Eskom's rolling blackouts have done enough damage to the already struggling economy. 

SA's Electricity crisis | Looming court battle over power cuts

The power utility has until the end of the week to respond to a letter of demand calling for an end to load-shedding. 

Attorney Siphile Buthelezi explains above.