Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the country would phase out coal power stations in its own time, and would not be pressured by external voices.
Mashatile addressed business stakeholders at the East London International Convention Centre on Saturday, during a two-day oversight visit in the Eastern Cape.
He said while the Eastern Cape needed to fast-track services, there was vast improvement.
Mashatile made the country’s stance clear, regarding what he called global pressure to close down coal power supply.
“We are saying no, we are not going to do it. We will do it in our own time. I thought maybe they thought we were joking. The president said we will do this at our own pace, taking into our account our own interests.”
The Deputy President touches on the topical energy conversation.
Mashatile says SA will eventually close down the coal power stations in its own time, it will be pressurized by outside voices.
He adds that the new energy plan comes from Minister Mantashe. pic.twitter.com/sESFPRYqlG
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