PHUTI MOSOMANE
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has officially transferred all powers and functions contained in Section 34(1) of the Electricity Regulation Act to Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, which were previously entrusted to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy.
By virtue of Section 97 of the Constitution, Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation that transfers certain powers and functions, as entrusted by the Electricity Regulation Act (Act No 4 of 2006), to the Minister of Electricity.
During his 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ramaphosa expressed his intention to appoint a Minister of Electricity, recognizing the need for a coordinated government response to the electricity crisis as a national priority.
With this proclamation, Ramokgopa will have the necessary powers to oversee the procurement of new generation capacity and ensure the security of electricity supply.
Ramaphosa’s decision to transfer powers and functions to Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is expected
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