Western Cape farmers want to pull Eskom’s plug

CAPE TOWN - Western Cape farmers are turning to the sun -- they want to pull the plug on Eskom.

They say power cuts are costing them billions.

It’s having dire consequences on food security, job security and economic growth.

READ: Longer power cuts expected this winter

The provincial government is holding a two-day energy summit to discuss solutions.

Farmers say they are being forced to lay staff off or put them on reduced working hours.

* eNCA's Ayesha Ismail reports.