In this conversation, we talk about whether energy security and supply are a public good in SA, look at the relations between energy security and the policy of the state aiming at satisfying consumer demands. And discuss the difference between commercializing and privatizing a state-owned entity in SA, using Eskom as a case study.

In this conversation, we talk about whether energy security and supply are a public good in SA, look at the relations between energy security and the policy of the state aiming at satisfying consumer demands. And discuss the difference between commercializing and privatizing a state-owned entity in SA, using Eskom as a case study.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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