Deputy Speaker, the Joint Special Cabinet Committee on Eskom was established by the President as a response to the recent electricity disruptions and their accompanying negative impact on the economy. This special Cabinet committee is chaired and convened by the Deputy President and includes the Ministers of Public Enterprises, Energy, Transport, Finance, Police, and State Security.
Hon members will appreciate that this is a special Cabinet committee and it must report to the President and Cabinet on its work. Once it has finished with its assignment, as dictated by Cabinet, the House will be