Mimmy Gondwe

South Africa’s D.A has raised alarm over Eskom’s massive diesel consumption

South Africa's D.A has raised alarm over Eskom's massive diesel consumption, surpassing the annual budget of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. National spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, points to minister Pravin Gordhan's revelation that Eskom spent 65-billion rand on diesel over five-years for its open cycle gas turbines. She criticises the unsustainable levels of diesel usage, attributing it to consumers facing double-digit tariff increases by the National Energy […]

April 26, 2024 33

South Africa

DA Demands Accountability Over Cancelled South African Airways Deal

South Africa's Democratic Alliance is demanding accountability from the government, including Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan, regarding the South African Airways- Takatso Consortium deal. The minister announced yesterday that the sale of a 51% stake in SAA to Takatso has been terminated, citing obstacles such as the necessity to revalue the airline's assets. Mimmy Gondwe of the DA stated that they believe the government neglected due diligence before initiating […]

March 14, 2024 24

South Africa

DA Highlights South Africa’s Electricity Infrastructure Theft Crisis, Urges Government Action

The Democratic Alliance states that South Africa is grappling with a crisis of electricity infrastructure theft, contributing to intensified load-shedding. The Department of Public Enterprises revealed that between 2018 and last year, there were over 44,000 reported cases of theft and vandalism, averaging 24 incidents daily. Transformers alone suffered 232 thefts, resulting in an 18-million-rand loss. Despite efforts, including Police Minister Bheki Cele's task teams, the DA's Mimmy Gondwe asserts […]

February 28, 2024 26

South Africa

South Africa’s DA calls on Eskom to confirm the status of the country’s diesel supply amid heightened levels of load-shedding

South Africa's DA has called on Eskom to confirm the status of the country’s diesel supply amid heightened levels of load-shedding. The party’s national spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, has raised the alarm as Eskom declares stage 6 load-shedding due to insufficient generation capacity and emergency reserves. Gondwe emphasises the urgency for Eskom to provide clarity on whether the country has run out of diesel or lacks funds to […]

November 30, 2023 6