WATCH | Renewable energy punted as solution to power crisis

CAPE TOWN - Government says renewable energy may be the solution to the country’s electricity supply crisis.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says government will be forging ahead with their plans to use alternative energy despite constant pushback by NGOs.

The Africa Oil Week conference is underway in Cape Town.

Over 25 African leaders are gathering with policymakers to come up with sustainable ways to develop the continent ‘s natural resources for energy production.