As we work hard to stabilise the generation and distribution of electricity in the country, South Africans deserve the truth, not fake news and misleading news reports. The media is being fed false stories of the recent ANC NEC meeting and its discussions about Eskom and the current energy situation.

Those spreading fake and misleading news do not have the interest of the country and its people at heart.

We urge media to desist from publishing fake news and misinformation that misleads the public.

Whilst some want to make Eskom a “political football”, there are determined efforts to address the current energy challenges and stabilising the grid to ensure the security of electricity supply in the country.

Accurate information about how the situation at Eskom is being resolved will be communicated through formal Government processes and structures and not through spreaders of fake and distorted information who have no national interest at heart.

The media needs to ensure that it retains its ability to determine the true facts and not to be misled by those seeking to use Eskom and the energy challenges in the country for their own nefarious political objectives.

Source: Government of South Africa