Parliament, Wednesday, 25 January 2023 – The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises, the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy as well as the Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication will over the next two days meet various stakeholders at Eskom to assess efforts to resolve South Africa’s energy crisis.
The committees are adamant that the constant load shedding is having an adverse impact on the country and is exacerbating its socio-economic challenges. “The aim of the interaction is to assess the interventions being rolled out to address the energy challenge and ensure security of energy supply. A secure energy supply will add impetus to efforts to grow the economy and address the unemployment challenge,” said Mr Khaya Magaxa, the Chairperson of the portfolio committee.
To achieve desired solutions, the committees are aware that there is a need for holistic engagement with all stakeholders to ensure common vision. “It is for this fact that the committees will engage various stakeholders, including organised labour, the Eskom Board and senior management, to ensure that there is a common goal that the entity is working towards. We have a responsibility as public representatives to do oversight and ensure challenges are resolved,” said Mr Zolani Mkiva, the Chairperson of the select committee.
Some of the issues to be addressed during the meetings include the security of electricity supply, the operational state of all power stations, governance at the entity, solutions to the current load shedding, as well as alleged sabotage and theft at power stations.
Details of the visit
Date: Thursday, 26 January 2023
Venue: Eskom Megawatt Park
Time: 09:00
Details of the visit
Date: Friday, 27 January 2023
Venue: Eskom Megawatt Park
Time: 09:00
NB: Journalists wishing to cover the visit must RVSP using details below.
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