South Africans have needed to find their way through the dark this week as Eskom announced stage 5 load shedding following multiple breakdowns over the weekend.
With seven units returned to service at Camden, Kendal, Kusile, Lethabo and Majuba power stations, the power utility stated an ease on load shedding would come on Thursday, reports IOL.
However, South Africa’s current energy crisis does not sit well with various MPs as calls to have Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter and the entire board sacked grow louder.
On Tuesday the National Assembly heard members’ statements on a range of issues, including the energy crisis and struggles Eskom is currently facing, as per EWN.
“The EFF calls for the immediate firing of Eskom’s entire board, including the incompetent and useless Chief Executive Officer, Andre de Ruyter and Chief Operation Officer, Jan Oberholzer,” stated Economic Freedom Fighters MP, Ntombovuyo Mente.
While the nation’s frustration with Eskom continues to boil over, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan issued a statement revealing he would be meeting with management and the board of Eskom to implement immediate solutions to ensure the current generation fleet provided sufficient electricity to the country.
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