Minerals Council SA says bailout is not the way to go — it’s time to privatise all of Eskom
Miners’ association opposes Treasury’s suggestion to write off municipal debt to the utility
28 April 2023 - 05:03
The association representing mining companies that contribute more than 7.5% to SA’s GDP and employ nearly 500,000 people has taken a dim view of the government’s decision to finance another expensive bailout of Eskom.
Instead, it says, the government should pave the way for the wholesale privatisation of the electricity sector...
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