The Gauteng High Court, directed Eskom to give AfriForum access to information it had refused to provide.
AfriForum wanted access through the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA), to active coal and diesel contracts as well as those to supply electricity to neighbouring countries, relying on 42(3)(b) and (c)alternatively s 36(1)(b) and (c), of PAIA.
The high court found Eskom’s grounds for refusal insufficient and without merit.
Eskom’s Daphne Mokwena, said the power utility is studying Monday’s judgement, in consultation with its attorneys.
It also emerged in court that Eskom had only granted access to some of the requested information but denied access to its coal and diesel contracts.