Tag: Cyril Ramaphosa

In a significant move towards modernizing South Africa’s electricity sector, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. This landmark legislation introduces sweeping changes aimed at fostering competition, ensuring energy security, and reducing energy costs across the nation. The newly amended Act revises the Electricity Regulation Act of 2006 to […]

While South Africa has enjoyed 120 days without load shedding, President Cyril Ramaphosa warns it’s too early to declare victory. “Our electricity system is still vulnerable, and we cannot yet rule out a possibility of further load shedding,” President Ramaphosa stated on Tuesday. He made these remarks during the presentation of the 2024/25 Presidency Budget […]

The Battle Against Load Shedding In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa conveyed an optimistic message: the continuous suspension of load shedding suggests that the Energy Action Plan (EAP) unveiled in 2022 is yielding positive results. Energy Action Plan in Motion Back in July 2022, when South Africa’s energy problems were at their peak, President […]

In preparation for the 2024 general elections, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is taking proactive measures to counter potential load shedding disruptions. With the procurement of torches and temporary lighting, the IEC is determined to ensure a smooth voting process. Strategic Discussions: Election Readiness: Ongoing Concerns: Looking Ahead: As South Africa counts down […]

A New Peak in Power Cuts Eskom has escalated its load shedding measures to stage 6, an unprecedented move for 2024, starting Saturday. This announcement came after a late-night alert on Friday, February 9, indicating a challenging power situation. Critical Updates: Historical Context: Eskom’s sudden move to stage 6 load shedding underscores the ongoing volatility […]

South African Government to Challenge Court’s Load Shedding Ruling In a recent development, energy experts have indicated that the government is likely to appeal a ruling by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The court’s directive called for an end to load shedding at schools, hospitals, and police stations by January 31, a mandate experts […]

Headlines at a Glance: Weathering the Power Storm: A Glimmer of Growth Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana gave a nod to the resilience of the nation’s economy, noting it grew by a modest 0.9% even amidst the most intense load shedding seasons we’ve seen. Quite a feat! Looking Through the Economic Telescope: Godongwana didn’t sugarcoat things. […]

Introduction: South Africa’s quest for a greener future just got a massive boost! The World Bank has unveiled a $1 billion loan to back the nation’s transformative journey to cleaner, more efficient energy. A Billion-Dollar Boost: Amidst the persistent energy crisis, South Africa is set to make strides in its energy transition, thanks to the […]

Highlight of the Day:Eskom is shining brighter these days, and load shedding’s dark days might just be behind us. Taking the National Assembly by Storm Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, took to the floor on October 24th with news we’ve all been waiting to hear. From Dim to Dazzling Introduced in […]

South Africa is gearing up for a green revolution. In recent news, the Cabinet has officially stamped its approval on the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS). The Big Announcement Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, was effusive about the strategy’s potential, confidently predicting: “Government has identified possible funding for green hydrogen projects and the draft […]