Tag: Cyril Ramaphosa

In a landmark judgment, the Pretoria High Court has ruled that load-shedding threatens constitutional rights and ordered that power cuts be stopped at public health facilities, schools, and police stations. The court found that the applicants had established a prima facie right and that the risk of irreparable harm to life and well-being was too […]

During the Freedom Day celebrations, President Cyril Ramaphosa promised that his administration’s new power generation will enable the country to get out of load shedding. Businesses and households across the country have been affected by the energy crisis, and the government is making significant efforts to address it. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently announced that […]

At the South Africa Investment Conference on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa promised solutions to address the crisis of loadshedding in the short term. He acknowledged the negative impact of irregular and insufficient electricity supply on businesses, consumer confidence, and investment decisions. The government plans to improve the performance of existing coal-fired power stations which provide […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured the public that the government is actively working to mitigate the impact of load shedding on different sectors of society and the economy. Speaking in Parliament, Ramaphosa emphasized that the government’s primary focus is on reducing the severity and frequency of load shedding through various interventions coordinated by the National […]

A Beacon of Hope: Ramaphosa’s Commitment to Tackling Load Sheddingdding Woes President Cyril Ramaphosa shared an optimistic perspective on South Africa’s electricity crisis, highlighting the progress made by the National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) in tackling the issue. However, no specific timeline or relief date for the country’s rolling blackouts was provided. The Current Load […]

And here’s the response we received: To address load shedding effectively, South Africa, its government, and Eskom need to work together on a comprehensive strategy that addresses short-term and long-term solutions. Some key areas to focus on include: By working together and focusing on these areas, South Africa can effectively address load shedding and build […]

In a recent announcement, South Africa’s energy regulator, the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa), confirmed that the proposed 18.65% tariff increase would go ahead, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plea for reconsideration. The news comes as a disappointment to many South Africans struggling with ongoing load shedding and rising electricity costs. Breaking Down the Tariff […]

Load shedding, a crisis that has long plagued South Africa, has reached its worst level ever, with Eskom imposing blackouts every day this year to protect the national grid from collapsing. The South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been seeking private businesses to help capacitate the National Energy Crisis Committee (Necom) to tackle this issue. […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the country’s first-ever minister of electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, to tackle the worst-ever electricity crisis being experienced in the country. Millions of people are without lights daily for up to 10 hours in cities and towns across South Africa, which has caused much frustration, not least on the roads […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa as the Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, a move aimed at resolving South Africa’s energy crisis. Ramokgopa brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served as the head of investment and infrastructure in the Presidency, as well as the former Tshwane mayor and a member […]