Eskom Is Too Big to Fail: South Africa’s Ramaphosa

The transcript discusses the government's response to market demands for action, focusing on Eskom's debt and expenditure. The government plans to support Eskom, emphasizing restructuring and modernization to ensure its sustainability. Concerns about moral hazard and internal disagreements are also addressed.

What is the primary focus of the market's demand from the government regarding Eskom?

• Improving Eskom's marketing strategies

• Expanding Eskom's international operations

• Reducing Eskom's debt and expenditure

• Increasing Eskom's workforce

How has the government decided to financially support Eskom moving forward?

• By cutting all financial ties

• By increasing taxes to fund Eskom

• By providing more bailouts

• By offering loans that must be repaid

Why does the government consider Eskom too important to fail?

• It plays a crucial role in the national economy

• It has the largest number of employees

• It is the oldest energy supplier

• It is a major international brand

What is the government's plan for Eskom's future?

• To shut down Eskom's operations

• To restructure and modernize Eskom

• To privatize Eskom completely

• To merge Eskom with another company

What global trend is the government aligning with in its plan for Eskom?

• Modernizing energy suppliers

• Increasing coal production

• Reducing renewable energy sources

• Expanding nuclear energy