"We are also committed in growing Gauteng's economy by eight percent by 2014. This crisis has provided us with an opportunity to also reflect and recommit ourselves," added Mahlangu. City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor and South African Local Government Association (Salga) national Chairperson Amos Masondo said it was important to communicate messages of hope during load shedding. He added that eGoli Gas will speed up infrastructure to all households, and that Eskom and City Power will provide better communication on load shedding and issue schedules.