Minister of Electricity and Energy briefs the media on electricity

Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy, will be convening a media briefing on Monday, 08 July 2024, at the GCIS in Pretoria.
The briefing will focus on electricity distribution and generation performance.
The Minister will be joined by Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Ms Samantha Graham- Maré.
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[@xolanilawrencemcono7809]

I just appreciate the clarity and rational and most above the humanity ubuntu in which he speaks.. thank you Honorable Ramokgopa 🙏

[@alfred8027]

He is so presidential, ANC should not sleep on Dr Ramokgopa as their future president

[@lebogangnyatlo1334]

Please don't 😞

[@brennanmarais9870]

Brilliant outline of a department in evolution. Thank you for giving new hope Min. Ramakgopa!

[@lukasraath418]

Thank you! Doing a great Job!!

[@bonganisopam]

This guy really knows his stuff. He is not waffling , he is clear on his department's objectives and challenges. Imagine if every department was led by someone knowledgeable on the field. Angie Motshekga minister of defense... hayi let me tool.

[@bhekizwane2659]

We will pay Minister. We are behind you. Let those who cannot pay be subsidised accirdingly and let us affordable tariffs. Do not let those who are doing their best to support the efforts of the department become exasperated.

[@jmMarais]

And now we pay so much for electricity !!! How must poor people afford this and also old people ???? How must they live ? 😢

[@lebogangnyatlo1334]

How must anyone afford this??? The painful irony is that the middle class bears the brunt of all the debt this government has created

[@kusaselihlengubane8984]

Everyone is feeling the pinch. One way or another the debts must be paid so power may be affordable. More employement would help as well.

[@bhekizwane2659]

Why are there differences between the tariffs charged by Eskom in its areas of distribution compared to the tariffs charged by municipalities. Do they the municipalities add their margins on top of the bulk tariffs by Eskom like a middleman charge. If the Minister could explain this, I will be happy.

[@totalsportsContent]

This man is well informed, things will change

[@ELIASMMAKO]

This guy is an asset to our country Ramaphosa knew what he was doing by appointing him

[@tebohokhasoane9988]

Dr Ramokgopa has established his eminence... Noticeable progress👏

[@bhekizwane2659]

Can i ask a very simple question, which is: is it sustainable for any business, whether for profit or nonprofit, to supply and do mot get paid back. We can build a very well functioning infrastructure but if the collections for supplied electricity are not forthcoming , that business model is unsudtainable. This issue becomes more relevant when electricity cost is becoming more expensive. In this scenario, the distribution leakages through issues like illegal connections due to unaffordability, will be escalated. Further, the higher elecitrocity costs will simply feed into increase in inflation. This creates another economic dilemma.

[@lovelyladylee275]

I like the referencing of scientific theory- maslow, pareto etc

[@bhekizwane2659]

I like that the Minister sees the impact of high elecitricity tairiffs in fuelling inflationary pressure.

[@bhekizwane2659]

I totally agree. Distribution is our albatross.

[@bhekisizwemthethwa341]

This is an Engineer that is why! Very clear...i respect Sputla!

[@thapelomorare1484]

Big Ups @SABC for quality upgrade, keep it up. Hope to see drones next time.

[@zeemavatha9115]

I’m one of those consumers who’s been a diligent buyer of Eskom electricity. I’m 11months without electricity because transformer damage due to: 1. Illegal connections (due to unemployment | ‘kasi culture’ of nonpayment) 2. Overpopulation 3.Lack of Infrastructure maintenance by Eskom 4. By-laws not being enforced (people extending their houses without following the right process which is also due to lack of education from CoJ) 5. Political will

[@clevy031]

Ramokgopa for President🙌🏾 It's quite clear the man has done system thinking... I mean WOW

[@HighHitsArts]

I believe an engineer should be president because they sleep on problems and wake up with solutions. Unlike Mr. Book Author, who brought Eskom to its knees and received a job offer from the USA-a move that raises skepticism-Zuma advocated for nuclear, He was way ahead of everyone, nuclear is the future.

[@kusaselihlengubane8984]

Everyone advocates for nuclear it's just that Zuma's administration had proven itself too corrupt and many people (including businessmen) did not trust him with so much money to carry out the project.

[@Tinker8531]

THANK YOU MINISTER, YOU SPEAKING THE TRUTH. IN THE UK ITS HEAT OR EAT IN FREEZING COLD WEATHER, WHILST ENERGY COMPANIES HAVE MADE 800% PROFIT. DO NOT PRIVATISE!!!

[@user-vv6cb4ty1k]

54:41 Thank you Minister you gave us hope.

[@sipumezodyubele2511]

An we don't have electricity as you speak for two days now

[@kusaselihlengubane8984]

It's probably your municipality.

[@GodfreydeGodfatherOfentse]

With that issue is your municipality sir / madam, your municipality must get things right n roll out power to community

[@jameskillu9171]

The best minister in communication

[@GodfreydeGodfatherOfentse]

I like his effort of updating & communicating with the country about electricity issues or challenges n even the achievement they manage to reach 👏👏👏

[@mixedtraveler3585]

Best minister ever

[@dorotheaburchall9938]

AFRICA IS THE REAL HOLY LAND AFRICA'S CHILDREN ARE THE REAL KINGS AND QUEENS PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE AFRICA HAS MADE THE HOLE WORLD RICH IT'S TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN AFRICA KENYA IS THE WOMB OF AFRICA PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR WOMEN

[@bhekizwane2659]

I agree with repurposing the INEP use. This will alleviate a lot of pressure on electricity supply from Eskom.

[@bhekizwane2659]

What was the cause for loadshedding. I am asking because it is bafling that now loadshedding seems to be gone, then electricity is so expensive. What is the contribution of much touted cheaper renewables in ameliorating the cost of electricity?

[@thobamngadi5254]

Zuma brought this idea nuclear energy 10 years ago but the environmentalists want to serve rare scorpions

[@bhekizwane2659]

As a company to remain price company, pleaee explore self generation capacity, especially if you are a small business.

[@bhekizwane2659]

I meant price competitive.

[@bhekizwane2659]

Micro grids should work. This will achieve the objectives of universal access and do not punish thise who pay, and i repeat paying upfront. Cash is king guys, let us not firhet that. Actually, prepaid customers should treasured more because they give you cash upfront. It is a simple business principle. If all consumers were on post consumers, most municipalities wold have more cas flow problems, including Eskom. Let us be honest, prepaid customers need appreciation.

[@bhekizwane2659]

Can you start roping in the private individuals in these engagements. There is a lot that private individuals who can provude and assist with, constructively.

[@JohnMatshipu-ok5vy]

You waste our money we want less electricity

[@hanspretorius4019]

Your R200 for meter maintenance you can keep it for yourself.Just to give less units for more money.Skelms

[@user-fz5ju9ts9l]

Substance Grootman Sputla

[@bhekizwane2659]

Why does the Ministry of Electricity not take over the electricty distribution from the municipalities to unify the tailriffs charged by Eskom in its aras of distribution and thise chardlged by municipalities.

[@joelramatlhape6706]

Experienced load shedding today. What a coincidence.

[@stephensam9260]

was it a load shedding or power cut? load reduction? or put differently ...what is load shedding?

[@User-.-_007-s]

If we supply zimbabwe with electricity we will fail there is already millions of there vulture in Sa being a big burden on Sa economy

[@margaretlesoleso]

Get over yourself, Lesotho gives you water and Basotho are not complaining 🙉🙉

[@User-.-_007-s]

@@margaretlesoleso we pay for it you millions of zimbabweans want everything for free zep even get Sa grants

[@margaretlesoleso]

@@User-.-_007-s don't blame your ailing economy on Zimbabweans. Your economy has been going down far too long for it to sustain its citizens 🙄. Then came Corona, that was a nail into what was left of your so called economy😩😩. South Africa needs prayers🐵🐵

[@Tinker8531]

@@margaretlesoleso We pay for it, Zimbabwe does not pay its bills, they want everything mahala. that country is a burden to its neighbours.

[@tumase3732]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dorotheaburchall9938]

AFRICA HAS MADE THE HOLE WORLD RICH IT'S TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE AFRICA AFRICA IS THE REAL HOLY LAND KENYA IS THE WOMB OF AFRICA 9 PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR WOMAN

[@cindyleehart1039]

The excuses you are making fall directly on the ANC raping and pillaging the coffers stop making excuses so you can now start to charge the few people who actually pay.

[@MasterChefToastTV]

👓👓👓🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@tanialouw8246]

Please don't emphasize transparency,it's not possible for the anc.i will wait and see...