Question NW4428 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
03 January 2023 - NW4428
Yako, Ms Y to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
In light of the frequent bouts of load shedding experienced daily in the Republic, which steps of intervention have been taken to mitigate the impact of load shedding on the income and/or generation of revenue by small businesses who are still growing and relying on energy supply for their revenue? NW5556E
Reply:
I certainly empathise with the impact of load shedding on small businesses. The shortage of energy in South Africa is a long-standing problem which the present administration is addressing, together with the recovery from State Capture. Eskom will continue to endeavor to reduce load shedding and its impact on small businesses.