JOHANNESBURG - The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has rejected Eskom's restructuring plans, warning they could lead to privatisation and higher electricity costs. According to NUM President Phillip Vilakazi, at the centre of their concerns is that workers and the public were not adequately consulted. Therefore, consultation is primary," he said. Vilakazi said they will not allow what he calls the "privatisation of a state-owned entity that does not benefit people. READ | Gold Fields' South Deep Mine workers score five-year wage dealAs such, he insists that the focus should be on affordable power and protecting jobs.