The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) condemned the privatisation of energy generation to "capitalist companies" and expressed its support for a call for social ownership of the renewable energy project. 40 000 jobs will be lost, as mines, mostly in Mpumalanga, are closed. "Saftu rejects the minister's false narrative that IPP's will create 61 000 jobs. "The is why NUMSA and Transform SA recently sought, but were refused, a court interdict against the further privatisation of energy generation, from renewable sources to IPPs." "The issue of just transition from carbon economy to renewable energy will form an important element of the forthcoming Working Class Summit," he said.

Source: Huffington Post June 03, 2018 06:00 UTC