Sandra van Niekerk

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Sandra van Niekerk

Sandra van Niekerk works for the Alternative Information and Development Centre

Power trip: Women from Masakhane in Emalahleni wait for the weekly load of free coal from a nearby mine.Masakhane is not linked to
the electricity grid, despite being only two kilometres from Eskom’s Duvha power station in Mphumalanga.
(Marco Longari/AFP)

Eskom must lead the energy shift

Any plans to change from coal-fired power to renewable and affordable electricity must include turning the power utility into a true public entity

Sandra van Niekerk