Independent power producers could provide more than 60000MW of conventionally produced electricity, according to the department of energy.
Decisions made by government about the board of Telkom has led to speculation that the purge of the board forms part of a long-term strategy.
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Power rationing was an option under scrutiny to minimise the impact of power cuts on South African mines, the Minerals and Energy Affairs Department said on Tuesday. Mining companies were forced to cease operations for five days in January due to the shortage of electricity supply.