Committee concerned about electrification backlogs caused by new budget

While still in the process of reviewing the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s revised budget for the 2020/21 financial year, the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy has noted its revision to R7.8-billion, from R9.3-billion previously.

The revised budget follows after Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced a revised fiscal framework, taking into account Covid-19 factors.