Will changing departments help?
Image:The ANC’s calls for Eskom to be placed within the energy ministry has sparked fierce debate, with some arguing it will make little difference to the energy crisis.
The move was proposed during a policy discussion at the ANC’s recent national conference and would see state entities led by relevant departments. The move would see the power utility placed within the energy portfolio.He criticised Eskom’s management in May last year, saying he could not understand why the power utility was resorting to load-shedding when it allegedly had enough electricity in its reserves, and said outgoingWhile some welcomed such a move, others questioned whether Mantashe would prioritise Eskom.
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