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Electricity could be cheap
Future electricity generation needs to follow market laws and not be distorted by political interference or manipulation.
8 December 2025
Future electricity generation needs to follow market laws and not be distorted by political interference or manipulation.
Affirmative action has tainted every black achievement with suspicions of unfair advantage.
Eskom was never allowed to behave like a real business.
The causes of Eskom’s incompetence, and South Africa’s electricity crisis, are all still present.
Our righteousness does not automatically translate into tangible solutions.
Unnecessary departments need to be closed. Wasteful expenditure must be audited and halted.
Despite countless failures, Eskom has been shielded by the guarantees of state subsidies and state backed credit.
Profit-making companies don’t care about votes. They care about payment.
I expect a mix of energy solutions for us in the future, comprising coal-based, nuclear, gas and renewables. That is enough choice for consumers and governments to feel hopeful and productive.
This burning of diesel is unsustainable and not as efficient as dedicated, large power plants would be.