MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY ON A TWO DAY VISIT IN EC

Minister responsible for electricity in the Presidency Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will on 03 April 2024, host an Outreach Engagement with Business Stakeholders in the Eastern Cape with the support of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The energy sector in South Africa is facing significant challenges, including supply constraints, ageing infrastructure, and the imperative to transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. These challenges have wide-ranging implications for businesses, households, and the economy at large. In response, the Ministry of Electricity is actively engaged in implementing interventions to address these challenges and ensure a reliable and sustainable energy supply for the nation.

The outreach engagement seeks to identify areas of collaboration and partnership between the Ministry and businesses to drive innovation and sustainable solutions to minimize the impact of load shedding and facilitate investments and growth in the energy sector.

The Minister will also visit Dedisa Peaking Power Station. The power station is a 335 MW greenfield Open Cycle Gas Turbine power plant.  It has been operational since July 2016 as an energy generating facility playing an integral part in helping to improve the electricity supply in South Africa, whilst stimulation long-term economic development in its surrounding areas.