Alternatives to Unbundling Eskom: Organised Labour Position

Abstract

It is undeniable that Eskom faces a number of problems and it is in financial distress. Something has to change at the entity. • This change, however, has to take into consideration Eskom’s mandate and its development role:  Eskom’s Mandate: providing electricity in an efficient and sustainable manner  Eskom’s Developmental Role: Promoting transformation, economic development and BBBEE in line with the National Development Plan • Government’s proposal of unbundling put emphasis on Eskom’s mandate. Less focus is put on Eskom’s development role. • Considering Eskom’s mandate together with the its development role is at the heart of organised labour position that Eskom should not be unbundled