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Using emergency powerships to solve the energy crisis sounds like a great idea, so what’s the problem with the Karpowerships?

As South Africa continues limping through electricity black outs, Minister Gwede Mantashe’s Department of Energy and Mineral Resources is moving ahead with an ‘emergency’ procurement of electricity from gas powerships. But the deal is fraught with problems and likely not the solution South Africa needs.
Politically Aweh
By Politically Aweh
19 Jun
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User Jun 19, 2021, 02:31 PM

I guess you guys want me to take a knee. Don't worry, no moderation needed, simply delete it

Kanu Jun 20, 2021, 11:26 AM

KAPOW!aSHIP. Mantashe's dream of a new source of ANC feeding frenzy ... can sink ... if you can't swim ! All the dead fish around its deadly water could create a new source of energy ... besides the stench of course ... aweh !!