Question NW1635 to the Minister of Electricity and Energy
19 November 2024 - NW1635
Bateman, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Electricity and Energy
1. Whether Eskom has partially or fully transferred electricity distribution to municipalities in the past 10 years, if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details, 2. whether he will support the handing over of the responsibility for the reticulation of electricity to the City of Cape Town in the Eskom-serviced areas of Cape Town; if not, why not; if so, what steps will he take to ensure that Eskom fully supports the creation of a pathway for the orderly handover of the responsibility for the reticulation of electricity to the City of Cape Town?
Reply:
1. Eskom has not transferred any areas of supply to the City of Cape Town. The Eskom position remains that it is not in its best interest to transfer or sell any assets due to the operational requirements of the Eskom business.
2. Eskom does not support the handing over of the responsibility for the reticulation of electricity to the City of Cape Town in the Eskom-serviced areas of Cape Town. The handing over of the areas of supply was not supported by the internal governance structures of Eskom.