Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that South Africa's commitments to climate change should not be at the expense of the country's economy.
JOHANNESBURG - As the country grapples with rolling power cuts, the national energy crisis committee is now set to convene a meeting to discuss solutions. Government has revealed this, as Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa presented the energy action plan in a Cabinet meeting.
READ: How to check your load shedding schedule Ramokgopa said that South Africa's commitments to climate change should not be at the expense of the country's economy. Eyewitness News understands that the electricity minister has argued that doing away with old Eskom power plants should not be rushed.Following its meeting on Wednesday, Cabinet said that Ramokgopa's plan, which included short and medium-term solutions, took into account the country's energy needs. It has now directed that a further assessment of the electricity situation and measures to be taken be addressed at the next national energy crisis committee meeting.
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