In a groundbreaking move, the Midvaal Municipality in Gauteng is taking steps to cut ties with Eskom, opting instead to partner with a private company for its electricity supply. Renowned for its strong financial management and a clean slate with Eskom, the municipality is planning a 20-year public-private partnership (PPP) to secure its energy needs. This bold initiative is being hailed as a potential blueprint for addressing energy challenges at the municipal level. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Reginald Hubbard, Midvaal's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Engineering Services