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Climate change presents a threat to economic prospects, and South Africa must make sure not to get left behind, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel.
Patel says the country needs to step up production of electric vehicles to key export markets, the UK and EU, as these trade partners have set targets to reduce fossil fuel relying vehicles.
Patel tabled his department's budget vote virtually, to Parliament on Tuesday.
Climate change presents a threat to economic prospects and South Africa must make sure not to get left behind with "stranded assets and a carbon-dependent economic model", Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has said.