Eskom meeting postponed

The 18 February meeting between business, George Municipality and Eskom regarding the impact of load shedding on local manufacturing businesses has been postponed to 19 March.

According to Ingrid Cronjé, George Business Chamber CEO, more businesses than expected have responded to an invitation to the meeting, but some of the big stakeholders will not be able to meet on the original date.

The George Herald published an article last week regarding the increasing pressure on local manufacturing plants due to load shedding. The Chamber has initiated a process to have talks with Eskom and the municipality to find solutions.

Businesses interested to attend the discussion on 19 March, may phone the Chamber's office on 044 874 3349 or send an e-mail to Ingrid Cronjé at ceo@ georgechamber.co.za.

Get help

In light of the effects of load shedding on business, Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities David Maynier has invited businesses in the province to make use of the free assistance offered by the department with energy-related matters.

Any businesses that would like free assistance with energy-related matters can contact GreenCape at energy@green-cape. co.za.

For any other energy-related assistance, contact the Green Energy team at 110Green@westerncape.gov.za.

They also have a number of resources available on the 110% Green website at www.westerncape.gov.za/110green.