Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
@Kgosientsho_R
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Minister of Electricity and Energy 🇿🇦 | ANC NEC Member
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With fellow engineers, the Chairperson of the
@Eskom_SA
Board Dr. Mteto Nyati and the Group Mr. Dan Marokane.
Engineers exist to solve problems and exploit opportunities. 🇿🇦
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Bumped into the great Percy Tau the Al Ahly and Bafana Bafana football player as we concluded our working visit to Asia
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This morning I visited a youth-owned farm in Winterveldt, owned by Ms Zanele Thalitha Ntuli, who is an agricultural studies graduate from TUT, with a B-Tech Animal Sciences qualification. The young farmer currently employs seven people, whilst farming on a 6.2ha piece of land.
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Today, the University of Pretoria conferred to me a Phd in Public Affairs.
The title of my research being: Leadership in Establishing The Gauteng City Region: The Case of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
#DrRamokgopa
#ANCPhDs
#GrowingSouthAfrica
#VoteANC8May2019
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I have handed over the first Phd to my special mother. She will carry the "Dr" title, because she deserves it. It is a promise I made to her when I was young, so I will retain the Sputla title, until I get a second one.
#TheRamokgopas
#Education
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Thank you for your unending love, good bye and good night Mma💔💔💔😭😭😭
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This year, I was introduced to a local men's clothing brand called Relevance for Men, owned by
@TshepoTsala
. Ever since I became one of their clients, they have never disappointed me when it comes to their products. I will continue supporting the brand into the future.
#BuyLocal
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Today marks yet another milestone in our journey towards ending load-shedding
#EndingLoadshedding
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I have handed over the first Phd to the rightful owner, my special mother. I promised her when I was young, that one day,I would bring her that qualification and she would be proud. Today was the day, to honour the promise and celebrate the milestone. Going for a second one.
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Congratulations to
@caster800m
for winning the
#GSA2019
Sports Personality of the Year Award.
@GPSportAwards
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The generators will be used as backup to alleviate the impacts of load shedding in the delivery of services in clinics, schools and courts whilst government continues to implement the EAP to ultimately end load shedding and create sustainable energy security
#LeaveNoOneBehind
🇿🇦
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I am humbled by the vote of confidence given to me by His Excellency President
@CyrilRamaphosa
as Minister of Electricity. We have a mammoth task ahead of us to resolve the energy crisis that confronts our country.
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This afternoon we held at the invitation of the King, a fruitful bilateral with His Royal Highness King Misizulu of the Zulu nation.
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The Ramokgopas celebrating different academic achievements in the family. We thank everyone who joined us on this occasion.
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📸: On the sidelines of The Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) with the Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane and the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Mr.
@DeanMacpherson
#SAInChina
🇿🇦🇨🇳
#BetterWorldBetterAfrica
🌍
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Well done to the hardworking men and women at Eskom - Kusile Power Station 👏🏾💡
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Kgotso ya Modimo wa Thaba Sione a ebe le batho
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This afternoon, I joined the launch of the resource mobilisation fund (RMF), a fund established to help with the acceleration of the implementation of the Energy Action Plan.
#Electricity
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Yesterday we had the immense honour of attending the Presidential Inauguration of His Excellency, President
@CyrilRamaphosa
. Congratulations, President Ramaphosa, on your inauguration as President of the 7th Administration.
#PresidentialInauguration2024
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I am humbled by the invitation by the President of the Republic, Hon
@CyrilRamaphosa
, to contribute to the developmental and transformation effort in the country.
Kgosientso Ramokgopa appointed head of investment and infrastructure office via
@IOL
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MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTRICITY TO VISIT KUSILE POWER STATION
Tomorrow I will, on Monday 22 May 2023, visit the Kusile Power Station.
During the visit, we will receive a status report on the measures taken to bring back the four units at Kusile by Dec.
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Yesterday we attended the annual Easter conference at the St Engenas ZCC in the Holy City of Moria in Limpopo as part of the ANC’s Easter Pilgrimage with Pres Cyril Ramaphosa where we joined congregants around the country in celebration and gratitude.
#ANCRenewal
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STATEMENT ON 100TH CONSECUTIVE DAY OF NO LOAD-SHEDDING MILESTONE
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This afternoon during sidelines of the Voter Registration Campaign we made a turn to grab a bite at
@las_dishdeluxe
which is a local traditional food outlet based in Atteridgeville, Pretoria.
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“On the delay of the decommissioning of coal-fired power stations and our commitments we set ourselves to decarbonise the economy and move to a fossil [fuel]-free economy.”
#MinisterofElectricity
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PRESIDENT SETS OUT ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY
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KUSILE AND KENDAL POWER STATION VISIT RECAP 🇿🇦
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[DAY 2 RECAP]: VW & ISUZU MANUFACTURING PLANT VISITS
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Loadshedding will continue to be suspended until further notice. This follows a period of 21 consecutive days, and as of midday today, 535 hours without loadshedding. This is a result of sustained generation capacity.
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🎥”The future is bright. The end is glorious; it is peaceful. But the intervening period is dark, bitter and finds its glory in the act of struggle.” ~ Oliver Tambo at the funeral of Joe Gqabi |
#OPA2024
🇿🇦
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This morning I had a meeting with the leadership of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), focusing on areas of collaboration between Government and the business community to resolve the energy crisis in South Africa.
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We have indeed turned the corner, the ending of loadshedding is within touching distance.
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Good morning. These are my only official social media accounts.
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His Excellency President
@CyrilRamaphosa
officiates at the swearing-in ceremony of the new members of the National Executive at Tuynhuys in Cape Town.
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo presided over the swearing-in ceremony.
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[IN PICTURES]: UPDATE ON THE DIAGNOSTIC VISIT TO THE 18 POWER STATIONS
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Today I officially welcomed Ms Nombulelo Nyatela, who will be my official spokesperson in the office of the MEC for
@GautengDED
and
@OfficialGDARD
. Elated to have the voice of the MEC's office amplified by an accomplished young black professional. Malibongwe!
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Swearing-in Ceremony as the Minister of Electricity and Energy for the 7th Administration 🇿🇦
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Tomorrow, 05 September 2023, we will provide an update on the performance of the electricity grid.
Media is invited as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 05 September 2023
Time: 10:00
Link is as provided on the advisory issued.
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🎥: Today my Wife and I took the morning to visit Seaparankwe Primary School in Attridgeville to donate school uniform as I do every year as part of my Birthday social responsibility. This year will be our 25th year running the school uniform donation drive in Attridgeville.
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It's a special day to my lovely son. Happy 9th birthday Matthew ♥️♥️🎂🎂🎂
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Today
@Eskom_SA
achieves an EAF of 70.78%. This milestone was last attained in August of 2021. Congratulations to the competent, committed and patriotic men and women at
@Eskom_SA
. The end of loadshedding is within reach.
#LeaveNoOneBehind
🇿🇦
#EnergyActionPlan
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Keeping the Communication Availability Factor high in the count down to the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) for the Seventh Administration by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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We will summon all of our resources to deliver on the urgent tasks facing the movement and make good on the promise of the fundamental alteration of the economic relations of society. ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
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Eskom's improved energy availability factor reduces load shedding - Ramokgopa
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MEETING WITH MOBILE NETWORK OPERATORS.
This morning I met with mobile network operators to understand their energy needs, as it relates to the protections of their assets and efficiency of their operations in light of loadshedding/the lack of power generation.
#Electricity
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This morning we welcomed His Excellency President
@CyrilRamaphosa
at the Climate Resilience Symposium hosted by the National Treasury under the theme “Moving the Needle on Climate Change and Just Transition” at the CSIR International Convention Center.
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It is with great excitement that I announce my official association with the University of Johannesburg School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy as a Professor of Practice.
@go2uj
is an innovative and research driven institution and I am now a proud associate.
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We are pleased with developments in Eskom’s generation performance following the synchronisation of Kusile Power Station’s Unit 5
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“The power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation.”-Nelson Mandela !
#VoteANC8May2019
#ANCPhds
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Presenting at the RMB Think Summit on: Resolving the Energy Crisis
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The discussions were frank and fruitful. In the short term, Mozambique can provide 80MW to South Africa and a further 1000MW upon agreement of stipulated terms.
[BILATERAL ENGAGEMENT] Yesterday we met with Mozambican Min for Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Carlos Zacarias together with the Min in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Maropene Ramokgopa on South Africa's urgent need for more Megawatts.
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Live on
@eNCA
Channel 403 in conversation with
@HeidiGiokos
on the progress of the Energy Action Plan
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This morning I will be briefing members of the media on the ministerial determination for the procurement of 2500 MW of new generation capacity from nuclear.
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Tomorrow I will be casting my vote in Atteridgeville, Seaparankwe Primary School ✊🏽
#VoteANC2024
#LetsDoMoreTogether
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Today I stood the line and casted my vote at Seaparankwe Primary School, Atteridgeville.
I voted for Stability, prosperity, and integrity—President Cyril Ramaphosa embodies these.
#LeadUsRamaphosa
#IamVotingANC
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I am truly humbled by your kind messages of support. Would like to thank Premier
@David_Makhura
and
@MYANC
for this opportunity. The task ahead needs all of us to work together, by growing our economy and creating job opportunities for our people.
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[IN PICTURES] On Day 1 of Power Station visits. Minister visited the Kriel Power Station and Duvha Power Station.
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Tomorrow on Sunday the 11th of February at 10h00am, we will be providing an update on the performance of the grid in light of the escalated levels of load shedding.
Live streaming will be provided on
@GovernmentZA
platforms.
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Our first stop is at Kriel and Duvha power stations.
Government has taken steps to improve the performance of Eskom’s existing power stations so that the coal-fired power stations that provide 80% of our electricity produce the amount of electricity for which they were designed
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It has been a great pleasure to serve the people of Gauteng and I have no doubt that the 6th administration will take the Province forward by remaining focused on the task at hand of growing an inclusive and transformed economy that creates jobs for the unemployed.
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[Bilaterals] This afternoon, I met with the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa to discuss possible areas of collaboration to end the rolling blackouts.
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We are proud to announce that the European Union has granted to the sum of R628mil (€32 mil) in support of South Africa’s green hydrogen agenda 👇🏾
European Union supports South Africa’s Green Hydrogen ambitions
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We are pleased to annouce that unit 4 of Kusile Power Station that was put on planned maintenance has been brought back online this morning. This milestone means generating capacity will be ramped up by 800MW into the grid, resulting in the reduction of one stage of Loadshedding.
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This morning we welcome the China State Grid Executive Chairman Mr. Xin Baoan. We will be having a Bilateral this morning in Sandton
#BRICS
precinct with the China State Grid, the engagement is part of strengthening the electricity sector cooperation with BRICS member states.
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[IN PICTURES]: Receiving a status report of the return of four units at Kusile Power Station.
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Attending the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo at Tsakane Stadium in Ekhuruleni, Gauteng together with other Members of the Executive led by President Cyril Ramaphosa
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The Special one, the irreplaceable, the one who sacrificed all for us to be. Words fail me, kea leboga Mma. O kare Modimo a ka leokeletsa.
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🎥 Today we addressed graduates of the School of Public Management at the occasion of the Regenesys Business School graduation ceremony. 🇿🇦
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Medupi Power Station currently has a Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 70% and is a result one of the best performing power stations currently.
[DAY 7 - MEDUPI POWER STATION VISIT]:
Today I am visiting the Medupi Power Station. Medupi Power Station is a green-fields coal-fired power plant located west of Lephalale, Limpopo Province.
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🎥: This afternoon we are at Megawatt Park to engage with the staff. We will be taking this time in commending the men and women at Eskom for their hard work as a result of improved generation performance.
#LeaveNoOneBehind
🇿🇦
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Taking the oath as a Member of Parliament during the swearing in ceremony at the First Sitting of the National Assembly of the 7th Democratic Parliament held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre presided by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.
So help me God 🇿🇦
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[DAY 2 - POWER STATION VISITS]:
Today I continue with the Power Station visits at Kusile Power Station and Kendal Power Station.
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“In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” – Mortimer J. Adler
Good morning.
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Today we joined Pres Cyril Ramaphosa, His Majesty King Letsie III and Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, at the joint project launch at the Polihali Dam, Lesotho.
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[WATCH]: [WATCH]: This morning I am visiting the Nissan Manufacturing Plant in Rosslyn. The crisis that we are facing requires that we should take bold, courageous and decisive action to close the electricity gap.
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[POWER STATION VISITS] In the next two weeks, starting today, I will visit all Eskom power stations to engage with the management, workers and unions.
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Today Dr Constance Mabela and I handed down a presentation to the Gauteng Executive on what can be a key intervention as part of the response by government to
#Covid19SA
.We have found a way of using technology for tracking and tracing of infected persons.
#FlattenTheCurve
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Receiving the People’s Republic of China represented by the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Mr. Chen Xiaodong at the Eskom Howick warehouse ahead of the handover ceremony of the 450 gasoline generators.
#LeaveNoOneBehind
🇿🇦
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🎥 Bi-lateral with the People’s Republic of China Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa Mr. WU Peng.
Deepening cooperation and strengthening coordination is the common aspiration of the Republic of South Africa and the People’s Republic of China 🇨🇳|🇿🇦
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🎥: On the sidelines of the Swearing-in Ceremony today with our media colleagues, after months of covering the efforts towards the resolution of Loadshedding, we took a turn to be behind the lens.
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Today we met with the Private developers of renewable energy who are developing projects to put into the grid
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As my son puts it, we are about to start "a match of the decade". I am about to teach him an unforgettable football lesson.
#StayAtHomeSa
#Day2
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