Extending the life of Eskom's coal-fired power plants might be a quick fix to stabilising South Africa's power supply, but environmental experts have warned that the electricity minister's proposal could come at a high price in the long run.
Other speakers on the day include Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Business Leadership SA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso, General Shadrack Sibiya, component head for organised crime in the SAPS, and Perpetua Investments CEO Delphine Govender.The climate panel, which focuses on the country's environmental future, will be led by News24's sustainability reporter, Lameez Omarjee.