South Africa: Energy Crisis - President Ramaphosa Announces Action Plan

President Cyril Ramaphosa visits the Tutuka Power Station in Standerton, Mpumalanga on July 16, 2022.President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a set of actions to respond to South Africa's years-long energy crisis.

Fundamentally transforming the electricity sector and positioning it for future sustainability. According to, national power utility Eskom will increase its budget over the next 12 months. This will be geared towards extensive maintenance of its power stations. Additionally, the bureaucratic paperwork surrounding the procurement of maintenance spares and parts would be eased. Eskom will also import and purchase excess power from neighbouring SADC nations.

Ramaphosa also noted the challenge faced by the lack of skilled personnel at the power utility."One of the challenges that Eskom has faced has been the shortage of skilled personnel and engineers."The utility is now recruiting skilled personnel, including former senior Eskom plant managers and engineers from the private sector.

Sustainable energy will also be given greater focus with climate funding allocated according to the Just Energy Transition Partnership and the construction of what will be the first solar and battery storage projects at the Komati, Majuba, Lethabo and several other power stations. These are expected to generate over 500MW.

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