PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa says resolving the energy crisis and putting an end to loadshedding was one of the most immediate and pressing challenges facing government.
Ramaphosa was addressing the ANC NEC Lekgotla on Sunday at Esselen Park, Johannesburg following the induction of 80 NEC members on Thursday.
He said due to loadshedding, companies were reluctant to invest, productivity was dampened, economic growth cannot be sustained and jobs cannot be created on the necessary scale.
“Critical services like water provision, health care and education are disrupted. Persistent loadshedding also adds to safety and security concerns, especially in areas plagued by gangsterism and criminality,” said Ramaphosa.
“Government held briefings with a number of stakeholders over the past two weeks. The National Energy Crisis Committee and Eskom led these briefings to update stakeholders on progress made in implementing the July 2022 Energy Action Plan and outline the work currently underway to accelerate this
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