Fixing Eskom in five years, let alone 12 months, is a pipe dream
The ruling party will quite simply lose too much if it allows meaningful changes to be made
22 January 2023 - 00:00
Claims that Eskom can be fixed in 12 months are pure fantasy, an underestimation of the almost intractable problems at the state-owned entity (SOE) and undervalue just how difficult it is to tackle corrupt vested interests linked to the ANC. Add to this the criminal neglect of maintenance over decades, the debt burden and the ideological dogma regarding energy solutions...
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