The Citizen reports that talks aimed at mitigating potential job losses between Eskom, government and unions are continuing, according to the power utility.  

This comes as the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has threatened strike action.  The job losses would be as a result of Eskom’s move to renewable energy.  Speaking on Monday, Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe said about 6,000 direct jobs would be lost as the power utility would have to close down five power stations over approximately the next 10 years.  Workers that could be affected include mineworkers and truck drivers who transport coal.  He went on to comment:  “However, nothing has been finalised as yet, because we have been meeting with different government departments, including unions, and such talks will continue to see what can be done.”

• Read this report by Steven Tau in full at The Citizen
• See too, Eskom wants to mothball five plants, at Business Report

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