Govt delegation in UK to discuss power crisis

The government has sent an official delegation to the United Kingdom to discuss the electricity crisis.

The delegation is led by Deputy Finance Minister Jabu Moleketi, government communications head Themba Maseko said after Wednesday’s fortnightly Cabinet meeting.

“The delegation will speak to mining industry investors on the electricity emergency and the steps being undertaken by the government and industry to address the situation,” he said in a statement.

The delegation would also speak to shareholders of Anglo American, who would be in London for the release of the company’s results.

The delegation included officials from the departments of minerals and energy and public enterprises as well as Eskom management.—Sapa