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Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. (GCIS)

Government opens door to private sector to expand electricity transmission lines

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says a pilot project to involve the private sector in electricity transmission will provide the government with fiscal relief

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
Although many might be eager to see Eskom go away, there are valid reasons for questioning how effective government reforms to the energy sector will actually be. Photo: Waldo Swiegers/Getty Images

Reforms are not a silver bullet for the energy crisis

It is imperative that South Africa explore alternatives beyond privatisation

  • Eyaaz
11 min read