Deputy President David Mabuza Says Privatising Eskom Will Not Solve Eskom’s Problems

• Deputy President David Mabuza stands firm that privatising Eskom will not solve the public utility's problems
• Mabuza was answering questions brought forth by Members of Parliament at the National Assembly
• South Africans weigh in on social media regarding the government's stance on solving the issues facing Eskom

Deputy President David Mabuza addressed National Assembly on Thursday, 9 September and reaffirmed to Members of Parliament that privatising Eskom is not on the table.

"Like we’ve said, privatisation is not on the cards, so let’s rule that one out, we are dealing with the challenges that are faced at Eskom.”

Mabuza was responding to a question presented by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) about them being on the fence with the process of dividing Eskom into three subsidiary entities. He said Eskom's challenges are not related to public or private ownership and that the government is working tirelessly to provide consistent energy supply to South Africans, EWN reported.

According to Tech Central, the deputy president said the unmerging of Eskom is approaching its final stages, and that will result in a change in the energy sector. Mabuza attributed the loadshedding to Eskom's aging infrastructure that needs repairing, and he's confident the state is up to the task.

Social media reacted to the latest news on Eskom:

@Maki000957965 asked:

"Everyone keeps saying privatising Eskom is not an answer, so what is the answer? We are tired of this abuse we receive from Eskom. We have to beg them for electricity that we pay it's so expensive."

@Eleernest said:

"He needs to be shed from the load."

@Guy41A commented:

"Eish, bra! Then you better find a solution and fast wena. This loadshedding is killing our business. Suka wena man, ask Ramaphosa and Motsepe to pay off the debt for Eskom."

@Jakarandajim wrote:

"Then make your monopoly work. Otherwise, open the market for other vendors."

@Never_mind975 tweeted:

"Between South Africans and Nigerians who is suffering with loadshedding."

Eskom implements loadshedding Stage 2 from Monday until Thursday, says systems are constrained

Briefly News previously reported that South Africans need to brace themselves for cold nights this week as Eskom moves to implement rolling blackouts from Monday, 20 June.

In a statement issued on Twitter, Eskom says Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented between 5pm and 10pm every night until Thursday evening.

Source: Briefly News