JOHANNESBURG - It remains to be seen whether moving Eskom of oversight to the Energy Department will make a difference.
Professor Sampson Mamphweli from the South African National Energy Development Institute has cautioned that the move isn't backed up by any scientific evidence.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday that the ANC has resolved that state-owned companies should be overseen by their relevant government departments.
Meanwhile, Parliament's Energy Portfolio Committee Chair Sahlulele Luzipo has praised the decision.
Luzipo says this will allow for better alignment.