The Sunday Times did some extensive research and thanks to publishing the findings we now know the following:
1. What those who are responsible and in charge say
Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona admitted the country was facing a power crisis but that Eskom “was not in crisis” and power cuts were “not a crisis”.
OK so the country is screwed but fear not power cuts are not a crisis (in his opinion) but Eskom is OK as a company, Seriously?
Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown contradicted Matona saying “we are avoiding” a crisis.
Hang on, but he said it’s not a crisis did you not compare notes?
2. Diesel shortage due to PetroSA not being able to meet the demand
A little while ago Eskom cliamed that PetroSA was unable to meet their demand.
PetroSA Zama Luthuli denies this saying they have been able to meet their obligations to Eskom.
3. The new power plant and “around the clock work to keep the power on”
Montana gave assurances that the new power station Medupi due in January would open in Easter earliest.
Not sure if telling us it’s going to be late and possibly later is “assuring” anything and inspiring confidence but each to his own as they say.
The Sunday Times also reported that nearly 13 000 workers at the new Medupi plant have gone on holiday already and Unions confirmed no efforts was made by Eskom to fast-track the work. Let’s not forget that Eskom said they are working around the clock to keep the power on.
This week the Sunday Times visited six power stations in Mpumalanga and reported that none are running at full capacity reportedly thanks to Eskom’s inefficiently..
Conclusion
South Africa is facing serious energy problems and a lot of dancing around is being done by the people put in power to ensure this does not happen in the first place. Instead of action they spread more lies and the real state of “there is no crisis” is becoming a crisis itself. To help addicts they always tell them that admitting you are an addict, there is a problem, is the first step to recovery.
COME ON ESKOM, ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND FIX IT. IT IS THE FIRST STEP FOR YOU TO TAKE ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY!
Meanwhile back at the ranch Zuma blames apartheid for the blackouts, go figure…
