(1) With reference to her reply to question 1200 on 12 May 2015, what are the reasons for classifying the requested information as commercially sensitive; (2) is it not in the interest of the public to disclose the requested information; if not, why not; (3) how can the National Assembly fulfil its constitutional obligation to hold the executive accountable for Eskom’s acquisition of diesel from private companies without its members having access to the requested information?
The disclosure of the information requested could compromise the confidentiality of the contracts that Eskom signed with third parties as some parts thereof are commercially sensitive.