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Gwede Mantashe says electricity crisis is a global phenomenon

It's an occupational hazard to be insulted. It cannot be my fault.

Doctor Mahlaule by Doctor Mahlaule
2022-09-23 09:58
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No matter how bad the situation may be, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) Minister Gwede Mantashe said South Africans should be mindful that the “electricity crisis is a global phenomenon.”

Mantashe’s said he was not responsible for the country’s energy crisis. His comments come on the backs of calls for him to be axed after Eskom implemented stage 6 load shedding last week.

Mantashe on Thursday signed three project agreements under Bid Window 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).

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This is part of the last-minute bolstering of renewable energy to an ailing national power grid, in an effort by government to quell South Africa plummeting into a load shedding wormhole.

The three successful projects due to be launched are Coleskop Wind Power, San Kraal Wind Power and Phezukomoya Wind Power.

The Reipppp was first launched in April last year, with the remaining 22 projects due to be signed off in October.

Speaking at the signing of power purchase agreements in Centurion on Thursday, Mantahse lashed out at his critics. He refused to take accountability for the country’s continued electricity crisis.

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While Mantashe is not responsible for the management of Eskom, the Democratic Alliance (DA) believes he should be axed for the latest power cuts.

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Mantashe hit back saying: “It’s an occupational hazard to be insulted. It cannot be my fault.”

He said the mood of society was understandably upset with current load shedding stages changing and escalating at a moment’s notice.

“When you explain the crisis to society, South Africans see themselves as an island when the electricity crisis is a global phenomenon.”

Power cuts and energy rotation currently rotating in Europe are as a result of Russia’s retaliation by cutting gas supply to European nations. This is as a result of sanctions which were imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

This is far from South Africa’s load shedding crisis, which has been caused by corruption, sabotage, and lack of maintenance.

Source: Eyewitness News, The Citizen, Sowetan Live, News24, image from Twitter

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Doctor Mahlaule previously worked as a Freelance Journalist at Find-it SA where he was responsible for writing news articles and sharing them on social media platforms. Doctor Mahlaule holds a Diploma in Journalism, BA in Communication Science and a BA Honours in Media Studies. Doctor began his journey as a knowledge Management and Communications Intern at Zenex Foundation. He was responsible for support in event management, social media, website maintenance, writing and brand management. On weekends Doctor attends prison ministry and shares the scriptures with inmates at Krugersdorp prison and plays soccer in the afternoon on some weekends. He has a passion for reading and writing and enjoys going out with friends and socialising in his spare time. He has a one-year-old son and is planning on getting married soon. When asked about what keeps him going, he said: “My family keeps me going. I’m the man I am because I come from a loving home. I have a very supportive family who always encourages me to keep pushing hard.”

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