All talk and no action

There's still a long way to go to deliver, says expert.

- Marizka Coetzer

Plans by the City of Tshwane to rid its residents of load shedding by 2026 is a good idea. But at the moment, it seems to be all talk and no action.

Last week the city, in partnership with the Tshwane Economic Development Agency, hosted the Tshwane Energy Summit which saw 360 delegates and 18 exhibitors turn up to help it develop strategies to address the energy crisis.

Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink said the successful summit would help the metro prepare for future load shedding.

"This landmark event was critical to fast-tracking the city's energy plans to reduce our reliance on Eskom. The city is leading efforts to lease out the Pretoria West and Rooiwal power stations to the private sector and is also engaging independent power producers for expertise on generating alternative green energy.