'What should I do with Eskom as mineral resources and energy minister? The power utility is a matter [which falls] under public enterprises,” said Mantashe.
Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe has distanced himself from load-shedding criticism. File photo.Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe has hit back at criticism he is to blame for Eskom's continuing blackouts after the embattled power utility plunged SA into stage 6 load-shedding this week.
Ahead of stage six being implemented, the opposition claimed blackouts highlighted “the failures of the ANC government, and in particular a string of energy ministers and Eskom war rooms.” He said the government has gone the extra mile by instituting a supplementary programme to make up for the shortcomings at Eskom.
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