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The ID calls for a more transparent and accountable energy governance system in South Africa. ID's spokesperson on energy affairs Lance Greyling, has welcomed the resignation of Eskom's CEO Jacob Maroga, but only if it represents the start of a comprehensive process to overhaul our energy governance system in South Africa.

'The ID supports the principle that the CEO of a public enterprise must take ultimate responsibility for the running of that enterprise,' states Greyling.

'Given the persistence of problems at Eskom the ID believes that Jacob Maroga has done the honourable thing by resigning as CEO. We cannot, however fall into the trap of believing that such a resignation will simply solve the systemic problems that Eskom faces. The reality is that our energy governance in South Africa has been woeful and has had negative impacts on our economy and the lives of our people,' says Greyling.

'The ID therefore believes that we need a far more transparent and accountable energy governance system in South Africa, which will thoroughly scrutinize the actions of Eskom and involve all South Africans in deciding on our future energy choices. This unholy alliance between the energy regulator, the Department of Energy and Eskom must come to an end so as to create a competitive energy system in which our energy choices can be made in the interest of all South Africans,' Greyling says.

'The ID also reiterates its call for a comprehensive independent inquiry into the governance of Eskom to ensure that any tariff increases are not simply used to fund Eskom's inefficiencies,' Greyling states.