The request by energy minister Jeff Radebe to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to double the amount of power it will buy from the Inga 3 project from the previously pledged 2,500MW to 5,000MW is unjustifiable (SA willing to double amount of power it will buy from Inga 3, January 22). It is an example of how decisions are taken by our leadership despite people’s concerns and evidence against such moves. It is clear that the minister is pursuing the controversial Inga 3 deal at all costs. His request comes on the heels of mounting concerns and opposition to the project raised during the integrated resource plan consultations. Energy experts in SA, civil society and DRC citizens shared their concerns. Analysis has shown that Inga 3 would be a poor deal for SA and the DRC. Even Eskom, meant to be a beneficiary of the Inga power, questioned the viability of the project and the lack of clarity of the financing model. The question many ask is how the 3,000km transmission line wil...
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