Gordhan, Eskom hold urgent meeting over diesel supplies

JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Public Enterprises says government and Eskom will find the money for diesel supplies.

The utility has run out of fuel to help keep the lights on.

READ: Eskom warns of possible festive season blackouts

Minister Pravin Gordhan held an urgent meeting with the Eskom board on Sunday night.

He says the DPE is working with National Treasury to procure funds.

READ: Stage 5 power cuts from Monday to Wednesday

Additionally, they discussed stabilising the electricity grid through maintenance and addressing criminal activities hampering Eskom.

Stage 4 power cuts continue until 4pm, with Stage 5 thereafter until midnight.

JUST IN: Dep of Public Enterprises says money will be found for diesel for #Eskom
This comes after Eskom itself said in the week it has no money for diesel and the country has been subjected to the worst #blackouts in the last 3 months. An urgent meeting with the board. #eNCA pic.twitter.com/tAEcwC1E0o

— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) November 20, 2022