Mr Speaker, on 23 October a bunch of irresponsible so- called activists illegally invaded the premises of Eskom offices in Sunnyhill. They sneaked into the Eskom premises with the intention of drawing public attention to the so-called insensitivity of Eskom to the plight of the poor, but the application submitted by Eskom to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Nersa, goes beyond a mere request for tariff increases.
It also articulates how supply of electricity is going to be funded. Nersa is going to conduct extensive and intensive consultation with the nation as a whole, thus providing ample opportunity to various stakeholders to influence the ultimate price determination, unlike abusing media to create a distorted picture about our democratic processes under the pretence of the right to freedom of expression. Real activists work with the people first before resorting to futile gimmicks in the media.
I am sure that from President Jacob Zuma himself, each of the 1,2 million members of the ANC would encourage South Africans in their large numbers to participate in the consultation sessions that will be held by Nersa. Thank you. [Applause.]