Deputy Speaker, from the outset let me state that as currently the nation's primary supplier of energy, Eskom, should fall under its rightful department, which is this department not the Department of Public Enterprises. This department's mandate is to ensure the secure and sustainable provision of energy in the country for its socio and economic development and to ensure that energy sector in South Africa is transformed into a sector which is sustainable, renewable and reliable energy supply becomes a norm rather than the exception.
With South Africa's abundance of fossil fuel resources namely, coal, still yet to be exploited with our coal fire powered stations at Medupi and Kusile yet to come on
line and both with the lifespan of 50 years, we must be cognisance of the fact that our Greenhouse gas and emissions from burning fossil fuels will increase and only pick around 2030. Renewable energy sources must therefore receive greater priority and effort by government.
Point of use solar and wind power energy supplied by government should also be looked for outer lying rural areas. The energy infrastructure is here to be made available. The IFP supports the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report, BRRR, in the hope that this department will fulfill its mandate in ensuring a cleaner and secure energy future for today's and tomorrow's South Africa. I thank you.
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