ActionSA is calling for accountability from Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati following the utility's continued struggles. The party cites the auditor-general's confirmation that Eskom's primary energy costs could be significantly lower, while electricity tariffs have skyrocketed and service delivery has deteriorated. ActionSA alleges corruption and incompetence are to blame and demands criminal charges for corrupt officials and firing for incompetent ones.
JOHANNESBURG - ActionSA is demanding accountability from Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Eskom chairperson, Mteto Nyati, on the utility's deteriorating state.
The party's Alan Beesley said that the cost of electricity had skyrocketed while service delivery had deteriorated.
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