CHARLES MOLELE
MINISTER of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe says he does not have any issues with Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa being given powers to procure Independent Power Producers (IPP’s).
The issue of who will be responsible for the procurement office between Mantashe and Ramokgopa has reportedly caused tensions within government.
Speaking during an interview with Talk Radio 702’s Clement Manyathela on Tuesday morning, Mantashe also insisted that Eskom’s load shedding crisis can be resolved by the end of the year, despite Ramokgopa’s claim that it is technically impossible.
“He has a responsibility now; I won’t venture into having an argument with him. He works there [Eskom] now. Technically, it is possible, but he must have insight into other things,” Mantashe said, adding that he believes that there should be clarity on which powers are given to him because too much power can be suffocating for Ramokgopa.
“My issue is
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