Question NW755 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
20 April 2023 - NW755
Cachalia, Mr G K to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether, considering that during the presentation of the Budget Speech on 22 February 2023, the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, indicated that the National Treasury has commissioned an independent assessment of Eskom’s operations, he, in his capacity as the sole shareholder for the Government in Eskom, has been informed of the terms of reference of the specified inquiry; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW854E
Reply:
The key objective of the study is to provide National Treasury with independent advisory services on the operational challenges impacting on the appropriate interventions that will turn around the operations of the entity. The service provider “will be reviewing and advising on the operational challenges being experienced at the existing power plant level, appropriateness and effectiveness of maintenance regime being implemented, the level capital expenditure required for the existing power plants”. The service provider will be required to visit all the power plants in the Eskom network and engage with various divisions within Eskom and the Department of Public Enterprises.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Jacky Molisane Pravin Gordhan, MP
Acting Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
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