Gwede Mantashe ‘ready for a fight’

Minister 'won't allow' environmental groups to stop power ships

21 May 2023 - 00:02

By Khulekani Magubane

Minerals and energy minister Gwede Mantashe says the government is ready for a legal showdown with environmental groups as it forges ahead with a controversial plan to contract power ships to berth at the country's main ports for 20 years to help end blackouts wreaking havoc on the economy.

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