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SOUTH AFRICA

Energy Minister Mantashe and Shell back disputed Karpowership project

Minister of Energy Gwede Mantashe.
Minister of Energy Gwede Mantashe. © Mike Hutchings/Reuters
Harshly criticised by environmental protectionists, Turkish Karpowership still has key allies in South Africa, namely energy minister Gwede Mantashe and oil major Shell. [...] (403 words)
Issue dated 23/11/2021 Reading time 2 minutes
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Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. © Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters
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SOUTH AFRICA Energy Politics 24/12/2021

Mantashe weaponises energy regulator NERSA to rebuff Eskom and champion Karpowership 

Since he took over as mineral resources and energy minister in February 2018, Gwede Mantashe has strengthened his hold over the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). His authority over the body's directors has enabled him to pursue an ongoing vendetta with Eskom, press the case for retaining Turkish private sector energy supplier Karpowership and back nuclear power development. [...]

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