Electricity Minister Proposes Programme Called Electricity For All

Electricity Minister Kgosientso Ramakgopa says bringing down the cost of electricity is a pressing priority for the government. Ramakgopa was speaking on the sidelines of the African National Congress ANC National Lekgotla taking place in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.

Amongst the issues the meeting is discussing is the medium-term development plans focus on reducing poverty and tackling the high cost of living.

Additionally, in his January 8 address, President Cyril Ramaphosa instructed the partys deployees to find solutions to fixing local government and ensuring water and energy security.

The meeting happens against the backdrop of a decision expected next week on whether electricity regulator NERSA will accede to Eskoms request for a 36 electricity tariff increase.

The Integrated Resource Plan IRP serves as the governments strategic framework for planning South Africas energy supply, aiming to align future energy demand with available resources and capacity.