Load-shedding a ‘last resort’, says apologetic Jabu Mabuza

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'The decision to implement loadshedding was taken as last resort.'

Addressing a media briefing in Kempton Park, Mabuza said this briefing was not one he would have wanted near the end of his term as acting group CEO.

“I want to take this time to unreservedly apologise to South Africans,” he said, acknowledging that power consumers were given minimal warning about the outages.He said they were disappointed when the they were left with no option but to cut off the power supply after having experienced a high level of consumption over the weekend, which was accompanied by a high level of breakdowns.

“The decision to implement load shedding was taken as last resort. It was one we needed to take to balance supply and demand... We understand the impact that comes with load-shedding on consumers and the economy,” Mabuza added.

 

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Another fatcat getting a huge cheque every month. What is the purpose of his appoint- ment if Eskom's situation has NOT improved and all he does is'make announcements' and apologize? We need appointees who can physically assist in fixing the network destroyed through looting.

Please bring back the Guptas because you are all corrupt

Just more of the same incompetence, denial and blame shifting... WHY THE HELL WAS MAINTENANCE NOT BEING DONE? Eskom_SA after more than a decade of this you should know by now... Basic lessons that 5 year olds would grasp evade the bright sparks Eskom_SA

They talk about it like they're doing us a favour!

He looks like a broke Pimp!

Jabu Mabuza says “Bheki must help the taxi driver” 😂😂 Okusalayo taxi man overcame all obstacles to achieve He’s a successful businessman Has presided over Telkom success with Telkom board and it’s capable CEO Is he the right man for the Chairperson role? Govt must decide

So he is apologising we don't have electricity right now so what solutions do you have about the situation at hand?

Useless gemors blixems

What company is run at a loss bankrupt and still the CEO and management get fat 13th cheques and presents and plaques and get a pat on the back for stealing Tax payers money.what a sad useless lot

Eskom CEOs always apologising for failing to do doing their job.

He’s a chairperson plus acting CEO, kind4 doesn’t allow that

Crap

But it was taken 🤷

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