We should be quite clear , because South Africa 's emissions is about 1.5 % of global emissions , the continent 's emissions is about 3 % of global emissions , it 's less than 200 times than what 's in the U.S. John Dames is the CEO of South Africa 's power utility , Eskom . He believes that coal has enabled SA to become Africa 's biggest producer . South Africa is committed ` ` to move towards a lower carbon footprint over time , '' he says .
John Dames is the CEO of South Africa 's power utility , Eskom . He believes that coal has enabled SA to become Africa 's biggest producer . South Africa is committed ` ` to move towards a lower carbon footprint over time , '' he says .