SOPA 2023: Lesufi sets aside R1.2 billion to resolve energy crisis in Gauteng

PHUTI MOSOMANE

PREMIER Panyaza Lesufi says the provincial government has set aside R1,2bn to resolve the energy crisis in Gauteng. 

This after many businesses in Gauteng suffered major financial losses due to the latest round of rolling blackouts implemented by Eskom across the country. 

“Gauteng Province electricity deficit is focused at 4058 mega volt-ampermps (MVA) in 2025. This is slightly to be due to Eskom’s inability to generate more from its current fleet,” said Lesufi during his State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Monday. 

Lesufi said the provincial government has been working on finding solutions to the energy crisis.

He said an energy crisis response team working together with the National Energy Committee, local government and energy experts has since been created. 

“We acted with urgency and convened the inaugural energy solutions EXPO to solicit views on what exists in the market with the idea of creating partnerships to assist in finding lasting solutions,”