Question NW3804 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
01 December 2023 - NW3804
Msimang, Prof CT to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether his department has the figures for the allocated budget and actual spending on the compensation for liability given to private citizens who have suffered losses in business operations and damage to their personal property because of load shedding; if not, what disaster prevention measures were adopted by his department n this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The department does not have a budget allocated for compensation of liability to private citizens who have suffered losses in business operations and damage to their personal property because of load shedding. Damages, direct loss or consequential loss as a result of load shedding must be directed to ESKOM and Municipalities as they are competent authorities for the generation and maintain supply of electricity.