Question CW30 to the Minister of Energy and Electricity

Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Energy and Electricity

1. Whether, considering the high cost of three-phase electricity (details furnished), Eskom has any (a) policies and/or (b) technical issues against users in changing from three-phase to two-phase electricity; if so, (i) why and (ii) what are the further relevant details; if not, 2. Why electricity users in the rural areas, especially on plots and small agricultural holdings that do not need three-phase electricity have difficulty in getting cooperation from Eskom in this regard; 3. Whether he will consider (a) investigating this issue and (b) how to better assist users in this regard; if not, why not; if so, when; 4. Whether he will make a statement on the matter?