21 April 2008
CORRECTION: Please be advised that, contrary to what was indicated in our earlier statement, Minerals and Energy Minister Buyelwa Sonjica was not at today's meeting of the NWC. Corrected statement below.
The ANC National Working Committee (NWC) held a special meeting in Johannesburg today (Monday 21 April 2008) to discuss matters relating to the current electricity crisis and proposals for a tariff increase.
The NWC meeting was joined by the Deputy President of the Republic, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Public Enterprises Minister Alec Erwin.
The meeting made significant progress in identifying some of the key challenges in tackling this crisis and the principal issues that should guide the country's approach to electricity tariffs.
The meeting agreed on the need to convene a national energy summit as a matter of urgency. It also established a task team that would consider various options in preparation for the summit.
The ANC remains committed to finding solutions that serve the interests of the South African people, particularly workers and the poor, and which assist the process of economic growth, job creation and development.
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Steyn Speed 082 572 7304
Tiyani Rikhotso 079 879 7974