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Eskom’s Mteto Nyati on electricity prices, coal and the future of the power utility
Episode 15
Saturday, 24 October, 2026
When will electricity prices come down? What will it take to make Eskom more financially sustainable? And what role should coal play in South Africa’s energy future? In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, host Mike Siluma speaks to Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati about the costs still weighing on the power utility, efforts to cut spending and the prospect of bringing electricity price increases down over time. Nyati discusses the change in leadership following André de Ruyter’s departure as CEO, argues that South Africa should not abandon black economic empowerment, and reflects on race and recognition in corporate leadership. He also explains why he believes coal cannot simply be discarded, and why government and business need to work together to unlock investment, create jobs and support economic growth. The conversation explores the difficult choices facing Eskom — and what they mean for South Africa’s electricity supply and economy. Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
