President Cyril Ramaphosa sets out role and responsibilities of Minister of Electricity
26 May 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 97 of the Constitution signed a proclamation that transfers to the Minister of Electricity certain powers and functions entrusted by the Electricity Regulation Act (Act No 4 of 2006).
In his 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ramaphosa announced his intention to appoint a Minister of Electricity to coordinate government’s response to the electricity crisis as a national priority.
On 7 March 2023, the President appointed several Ministers and Deputy Ministers, including Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as Minister of Electricity.