Gordhan, Eskom hold urgent meeting over diesel supplies
The Department of Public Enterprises says government and Eskom will find the money for diesel supplies.
The utility has run out of fuel to help keep the lights on. Minister Pravin Gordhan held an urgent meeting with the Eskom board on Sunday night.
He says the DPE is working with National Treasury to procure funds.
JUST IN: Dep of Public Enterprises says money will be found for diesel for #Eskom
This comes after Eskom itself said in the week it has no money for diesel and the country has been subjected to the worst #blackouts in the last 3 months. An urgent meeting with the board. #eNCA pic.twitter.com/tAEcwC1E0o— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) November 20, 2022
Additionally, they discussed stabilising the electricity grid through maintenance and addressing criminal activities hampering Eskom. Stage 4 power cuts continue until 4pm, with Stage 5 thereafter until midnight.
Source: eNCA
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