President Ramaphosa warns against coal-reliance in weekly letter
South Africa’s main trading partners may put restrictions on our exports if the production of goods are reliant on coal-generated electricity, according to a warning from President Cyril Ramaphosa who says the country needs to address greenhouse gas emissions.
In his weekly letter to the nation, the president said the country will now invest in low-carbon generation capacity such as renewables.
To make this happen, Ramaphosa says Eskom will undertake a pilot project at Komati power station, which is set to shut down its last coal-fired unit next year.
Recently, Cabinet ministers met climate envoys from the EU, US, UK, France, and Germany to discuss multibillion-rand grants that will fund the energy transition.
The climate transition is something that affects every South African and we all need to be part of its design and implementation. We have undertaken widespread consultation & there is broad support among social partners for an ambitious & just transition. https://t.co/Bu7HcN5L2v pic.twitter.com/j1JNDSVkRT
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 #VoteANC (@CyrilRamaphosa) October 11, 2021
Source: eNCA
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The actor, who played Kgosi in e.tv’s flagship soapie, Scandal, also threw a cellphone at the woman after hurling a barrage of profanities at her. He also threatened to kill her dad and her uncle or anyone who will try to protect her. Learn More
