THE National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has responded to the incorrect information contained in a WhatsApp message encouraging people to comment on Eskom’s Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) applications.
The WhatsApp message alleges that the public has been given two weeks to comment on the Eskom applications instead of six weeks.
“NERSA would like to categorically state that stakeholders and the public were given two months to provide written comments on Eskom’s RCA applications.”
“The invitation for written comments was published on 23 January 2018 and the closing date for the submission of comments was 23 March 2018, which constitutes two months.”
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“In addition, public hearings will be conducted in all nine provinces between 16 April and 11 May 2018. This will provide stakeholders and the public with the opportunity to make oral presentations on the applications,” said Charles Hlebela, NERSA head of communications.
He added that NERSA would like to assure all stakeholders and the public that Eskom’s RCA applications will be considered following due regulatory process.
“NERSA remains committed to conducting a public participation process as part of its decision-making process,” said Hlebela.
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