South Africa

In S.A, the D.A talks Eskom and bailouts

today20 December, 2024

Background

In South Africa, the DA says despite receiving a staggering 76-billion-rand bailout from the government, Eskom posted a pre-tax loss of 25-billion-rand, which ballooned to 55-billion-rand after tax. The party says the audit report, which notes that material uncertainty relating to the power utility’s ability to continue as a going concern, is of particular concern. The DA’s Kevin Mileham says the exorbitant electricity tariff hikes that will plunge millions of vulnerable citizens into energy poverty would be unnecessary if Eskom addressed operational inefficiencies and cost controls instead:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen