Easing up in load-shedding is not an electioneering ploy: Ramakgopa

Johnathan Paoli

Electricity Minister Ramokgopa has denied allegations that the current abatement in load shedding was the result of garnering support ahead of the upcoming national and provincial elections next month, saying the constant supply of electricity was due to Eskom implementing its mission to reduce and ultimately eliminate load shedding.

Ramokgopa did his regular media briefing on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan and said that Monday marks the 26th consecutive load-shedding-free day, the longest continuous stretch of no load-shedding since 10 April 2022 with a period of 28 days of no load shedding.

“One thing I can assure the South African public, is that Chairperson Mteto Nyati and the Eskom board will not do things that are political expedient and short sighted that are going to damage the SA grid and have long term implications on our ability to resolve loadshedding,” Ramokgopa said.

Opposition parties, mainly Economic