Eskom has recorded a reduction of some R9 billion in diesel expenditure in the last four months compared to the same period last year.
Image: Pexels Image: PexelsDuring a media briefing on Monday, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, explained that because of Eskom’s sustained Energy Availability Factor , spending on the fuel has decreased significantly.
“The amount of time that we have been calling on , since the 1st of April, averages about 4%. If you look at the same period last year, we were using them about 20.6% of the time. “ Latest stats reveal the severity of South Africa’s unemployment bloodbath in Q2 2024. And it’s women and the youth that’ve fared worst …
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