President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken a significant step towards resolving South Africa’s longstanding electricity crisis by appointing Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the Minister of Electricity. This appointment, announced during the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA), aims to coordinate the government’s response to the crisis and prioritize resolving it.
South Africa faces an alarming energy crisis, with citizens experiencing daily blackouts for up to 10 hours due to current Stage 6 load shedding. The situation is becoming increasingly severe as Stage 9 and beyond protocols are being finalized, leaving citizens and experts alike profoundly concerned about the future.
