Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says a pilot project to involve the private sector in electricity transmission will provide the government with fiscal relief
It is imperative that South Africa explore alternatives beyond privatisation
The effort, needed for renewable capacity to come online, will cost about R210 billion
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says all critical elements for creating a more dynamic, responsive and competitive electricity industry are in place
The energy regulator approved the issuing of a licence to the transmission division of the power utility and gave the green light for additional new generation capacity