Why powerships’ pandemic ‘emergency permit’ got scrapped

SAfm — Government has allegedly revoked permission for powerships to provide electricity to South Africa. The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) says it has revoked directive granted to Karpowership for activities linked to the emergency generation of electricity. The department verbally approved the request on 26 June 2020. Following receipt of confirmation that all environmental requirements would be met, the directive was confirmed in writing on 6 July 2020. We spoke to Albi Modise- spokesperson for the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries.