In terms of a proclamation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa can now determine the types of energy sources from which electricity must be generated.
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has stripped Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe of some of his powers, transferring them to Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
In terms of a proclamation signed by the president, Ramokgopa can now determine the types of energy sources from which electricity must be generated.The powers transferred to Ramokgopa relate to Section 34 and of the Electricity Regulation Act.' Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa May 26, 2023 Other powers related to the act, however, still remain in Mantashe's portfolio.
The minister will also oversee all aspects of the electricity crisis response plan and will be government’s point of command in handling load shedding.This as the implementation of all determinations made by Ramokgopa will lie with Mantashe.The transfer of powers from Mantashe to Ramokgopa follows reports of a turf war over the control of the energy sector between Mantashe, Gordhan and Ramokgopa.
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