LISTEN: Government clears the air over 'free electricity and water' claim
The government is not happy with the rumours...
South Africa has been going through loadshedding for what seems like forever.
According to Eskom, the struggling power utility once again implemented the rolling blackouts on Saturday afternoon after power stations broke down.
Read more: Stage 2 load shedding to continue on Sunday
This news was compounded when talk surfaced that ministers allegedly do not pay for their own water or electricity - and this shocked Darren, Keri, and Sky.
To explore this rumour, DKS tackled the topic and tried to find out why these government officials are let off the hook.
Listen to the full discussion here:
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According to Business Tech, the government has made a statement to say ministers and deputy ministers do pay for the usage of electricity and water at their private residences.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure pays for the usage of water and electricity of state-owned buildings, such as official residences.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) released a statement that said the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is bound by governmental laws.
"The only facilities exempt from loadshedding are the seat of government (Union Buildings), as well as the House of Parliament. The other facilities that are exempt from loadshedding are mines which supply Eskom with coal," says the statement.
Should the Union Buildings and Parliament be the only facilities exempt from loadshedding?
