Eskom’s poor coal quality, corruption and low staff morale responsible for load shedding crisis – Ramokgopa

PHUTI MOSOMANE

ELECTRICITY Minister Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa has identified poor planning, low staff morale, poor coal quality, and corruption as some of the challenges responsible for the load shedding crisis at Eskom.

Ramokgopa briefed the media on Thursday to report back on the diagnostic visits to 18 power stations conducted between 20-31 March 2023.

According to Ramokgopa, the poor quality of coal at Eskom power stations and a lack of morale among its employees were some of the urgent problems that needs to be addressed.

“Eskom is not investing in coal mines. That is why we get low quality coal in some instances. The common problem in almost all the power stations is poor planning,” said Ramokgopa.

“These problems have nothing to do with the declaration of the state of disaster. We need to invest in the quality of coal that’s being produced.”

Ramokgopa said authorities would have to reconsider