Permanent stage 2 loadshedding for two years 'not attractive': Mantashe

The proposal to have permanent stage 2 loadshedding for two years is unattractive.

This is according to mineral resources & energy minister Gwede Mantashe, who told an energy dialogue hosted by the ANC on Thursday that the focus should rather be on ending load-shedding.

“I heard an announcement of loadshedding level 2 being permanent for two to three years. That is not attractive. We must have resolve to eliminate load-shedding,” said Mantashe.

His comments come after Eskom board chair Mpho Makwana announced on Sunday that the power utility was exploring placing the country at permanent stages 2 and 3 for two years.

Makwana said this would create a level of predictability while also giving Eskom time to fix and service its infrastructure.