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In light of the fundamental rejection of the unbundling of Eskom by organised labour, which views the unbundling process as a neo-liberal project aimed at privatisation, what specific mechanisms have been put in place to (a) manage the unce

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36246/

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The document is a question posed to the Minister of Electricity and Energy regarding Eskom's unbundling process in light of opposition from organized labour. It details the mechanisms Eskom has implemented to manage job loss uncertainties and maintain affordable energy as a public good, including ongoing labour engagement, tariff policies, and the role of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act and NERSA's price determination process. The document also discusses tariff structures, subsidies, and measures for low-income households.

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subsidy registration

Apply/register for Free Basic Electricity (FBE) for indigent customers

Indigent customers on the Homelight 20A tariff are supposed to receive 50 kWh of free basic electricity per month. Customers who need increased affordability are encouraged to register for Free Basic Electricity (FBE) to receive lower electricity prices provided by government.

Who it is for: indigent customers on Homelight 20A and customers in need of increased affordability
How to act on it: Register for Free Basic Electricity (FBE) to receive lower electricity prices.

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Customers are encouraged to purchase legal electricity tokens, and for those in need of increased affordability, to register for Free Basic Electricity (FBE) and enjoy lower electricity prices provided by our government.

labour engagement mechanismOngoing

Engagement with organised labour on job-loss concerns during Eskom’s unbundling journey

Eskom has internal mechanisms to continuously engage organised labour on concerns related to potential job losses, and to keep them updated on progress and key milestones as the unbundling journey moves forward.

Who it is for: organised labour with concerns about potential job losses during Eskom’s unbundling
How to act on it: Eskom engages organised labour continuously through its internal mechanisms and provides updates on progress and key milestones.

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(a) Eskom has implemented internal mechanisms to engage with organised labour continuously on any concerns related to job losses. We are committed to keeping them updated on our progress and key milestones as we move forward with the unbundling journey.

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Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36246/

Key Takeaways

question asked by Mr. N M Paulsen on 17 March 2026
Eskom unbundling and opposition from organized labour
mechanisms to manage job loss uncertainties
approaches to keep energy affordable as a public good
relevant legislation: Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, Electricity Pricing Policy
tariff structures: Homelight 20A, subsidies, Free Basic Electricity
date: 17 March 2026

Dates

Opening Date

17 March 2026

Closing Date

17 March 2026