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South Africans are searching for 'time' as the country faces various challenges, including those related to Eskom, the national power utility.
Eskom has recently reported a more than doubled profit, but is facing issues with weaker sales, according to Business Day.
Additionally, Eskom is taking action against customers who generate their own electricity or buy from alternative sources, as reported by BusinessTech.
The exact reason for the surge in 'time' searches is unclear, but it may be related to the timing of these developments or the time of year, with context still developing.
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