‘Major’ Chinese Aid on Its Way to Ease South Africa’s Energy Crisis, Says Minister

South African Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Image via the South African Government Communication and Information System.

The Chinese government has offered South Africa equipment like solar panels and generators that can be installed at public institutions to prevent power disruptions, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said on Friday.

Ramokgopa said the only string attached was that the state must look after the equipment once received. (NEWS 24)

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