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Pretoria, South Africa
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Wishing Honourable Minister Ramokgopa @Kgosientsho_R a happy 50th birthday. Thank you for serving with honour and dedication.🎂
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MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY CONGRATULATES ESKOM ON SYNCHRONISATION OF KOEBERG NUCLEAR POWER STATION UNIT 2
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Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr @Kgosientsho_R on the ground in Soweto earlier today, assisting the scores of queuing Eskom customers resolve their KRN 1 to KRN 2 metering issues ahead of the metering transition deadline of 24 November 2024.
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Minister Dr. @Kgosientsho_R arrives for the women in energy sector engagement hosted by the Ministry under the theme “Women Powering the Charge Towards Energy Security”. #WomenInEnergyZA🇿🇦.#WomenEmpoweringCharge
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Today, Min @Kgosientsho_R made his third visit to Kendal Power Station this year to commend the exceptional progress made in improving the station's energy availability factor (EAF). #EnergyActionPlan 🇿🇦
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🎥: MINISTER @Kgosientsho_R ASSESSES DAMAGES TO ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN NELSON MANDELA BAY 🇿🇦
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MINISTER KGOSIENTSHO RAMOKGOPA UNDERTAKES WORKING VISIT TO THE STATE OF QATAR TO ADVANCE SOUTH AFRICA’S ENERGY SECURITY AMBITIONS
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The Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will today, 20 September 2024, witness the signing of a Memorundum of Understanding between Eskom and Sasol to collaborate on environmentally sustainable energy solutions.
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[JAPAN WORKING VISIT - MEETING WITH MANAGEMENT OF MIZUHO BANK, LTD]: . Critical discussions focused on regulatory alignment for green hydrogen certification, co-funding arrangements, and potential offtake agreements for hydrogen and green ammonia exports. #SAInJapan 🇿🇦🇯🇵
[JAPAN WORKING VISIT - MEETING WITH MANAGEMENT OF MIZUHO BANK, LTD]: . The Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa accompanied by his delegation met with the Management of Mizuho Bank Ltd. #SAInJapan🇿🇦🇯🇵.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld🌍
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📸: MINISTER KGOSIENTSHO RAMOKGOPA ADVANCES ENERGY COOPERATION FOR NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND GLOBAL INTEREST AT THE 9TH ANNUAL BRICS ENERGY MINISTERS’ MEETING IN MOSCOW
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The Ministry of Energy and Electricity will be hosting a Nuclear Seminar which will facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future prospects of nuclear energy in SA through open, objective and scientifically informed discussions and research endeavours.
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Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr @Kgosientsho_R arriving at the Vienna International Centre with South Africa’s Ambassador to Austria, Amb Rapulane Molekane for South Africa’s participation at the 68th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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[JAPAN WORKING VISIT - MEETING WITH STATE MINISTER]: . Minister @Kgosientsho_R accompanied by his delegation met with with the State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Hon. Mr. Tuichiro KOGA. #SAInJapan 🇿🇦🇯🇵.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld🌍
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European Union supports South Africa’s Green Hydrogen ambitions
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🎥: Minister Dr. @Kgosientsho_R holds a meeting with the Power International Holding Company. #SAinQatar 🇿🇦🇶🇦.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
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[JAPAN WORKING VISIT - MEETING WITH MANAGEMENT OF MIZUHO BANK, LTD]: . The Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa accompanied by his delegation met with the Management of Mizuho Bank Ltd. #SAInJapan🇿🇦🇯🇵.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld🌍
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The Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr @Kgosientsho_R will this morning at 09h10am host the last Energy Action Plan media briefing for the year to provide a reflection on the key achievements and challenges over the past year.
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Minister @Kgosientsho_R arrives at the RSA Embassy for an official briefing with Ambassador Ghulam Hoosein Asma ahead of the meeting with the Minister of the State of Qatar for Energy Affairs, H.E. Eng Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi . #SAinQatar 🇿🇦🇶🇦.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
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Dep Minister @SamGrahamMare arrives this morning at NECSA ahead of the Handover of Nuclear Instrumentation Kits donated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the regional project on "Educating Secondary School Students & Science Teachers on Nuclear Science & Tech”.
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The Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will on 16 -17 September 2024, lead South Africa’s participation at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) 68th General Conference in Vienna, Austria. #BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
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The Minister of Energy and Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will this evening be in conversation with eNCA's Heidi Giokos on Energy Security in the Republic of South Africa
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Minister @Kgosientsho_R will be at Matla Power Station today, 13 December 2024, 14h00pm, following the transformer explosion that occurred yesterday at approximately 5:00 PM, which resulted in injuries to nine employees and damages to Unit 6.
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The Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. @Kgosientsho_R today receiving a briefing from Eskom on the extent of damages at Matla Power Station following the transformer explosion that occurred yesterday.
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The Ministry of Electricity and Energy will today host the Ministerial Renewable Energy Seminar, under the theme "Advancing Renewable Energy: A Comprehensive Review of the IPP Procurement Process".
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🎥: This morning the Minister of Energy and Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is meeting with the United Nations (UN) Resident to South Africa Mr. Nelson Muffuh and his delegation.
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Today Min @Kgosientsho_R together with the Dep Min @SamGrahamMare met with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) Regional Vice President for Africa Mr. Sérgio Pimenta and his delegation.
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Today the Minister of Energy and Electricity Dr. @Kgosientsho_R together with the Deputy Minister Ms. @SamGrahamMare met with the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy in Mozambique, Mr Carlos Zacarias and his delegation.
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AN ADDITIONAL TWO GRID-SCALE IPP BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA REACH COMMERCIAL CLOSE
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Today the Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. @Kgosientsho_R engaged with Academia at the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) on a thought-provoking seminar on South Africa’s Just Energy Transition and the Future of Work. #JustEnergyTransition #TUT
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MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY TO HOST MEDIA BRIEFING
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This afternoon the Minister of @MOEE_ZA Dr. @Kgosientsho_R, accompanied by Deputy Minister @SamGrahamMare, engaged in a constructive meeting with the Board of the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) under the leadership of Chairperson Ms. Priscillah Mabelane.
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Minister @Kgosientsho_R will tomorrow provide an update on the finalisation of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) (2023). The IRP serves as South Africa's electricity generation energy mix roadmap, outlining the nation's strategy to achieve energy security. #EnergyActionPlan🇿🇦
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📸 Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa delivers a keynote address at the Ministerial Renewable Energy Seminar hosted in Midrand, Gallagher Convention Center.
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📸: Ministerial Renewable Energy Seminar gets underway at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand.
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MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY TO ENGAGE WITH EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF JOHANNESBURG AND CITY POWER EXECUTIVES ON ELECTRICITY DEBT AND SUPPLY
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Today the Minister Dr. @Kgosientsho_R, delivered a keynote address at the Windaba Conference, Cape Town. #Windaba2024
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The Deputy Minister of Energy and Electricity, Ms @SamGrahamMare is set to visit the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (SEZ),
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Today the Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr @Kgosientsho_R and the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Cllr @DadaMorero facilitated a discussion with Executives from City Power and Eskom which resulted in an agreement to a process of resolving the debt dispute
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The meeting discussed contents of the Memorandum of Understanding between South African and Mozambique that is to be signed on areas of common cooperation on Energy Security. 🇿🇦🇲🇿
Today the Minister of Energy and Electricity Dr. @Kgosientsho_R together with the Deputy Minister Ms. @SamGrahamMare met with the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy in Mozambique, Mr Carlos Zacarias and his delegation.
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The IAEA Conference is an annual gathering of Member States that serves as the highest decision-making body of the IAEA, shaping the global nuclear agenda, promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and fostering international cooperation in nuclear technology & applications.
The Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will on 16 -17 September 2024, lead South Africa’s participation at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) 68th General Conference in Vienna, Austria. #BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
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Minister of Energy and Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa arrives at the Nuclear Seminar hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Electricity, in Irene, Tshwane. #NuclearSeminarSA 🇿🇦.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
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[MEETING WITH CADFund]: . Today Minister @Kgosientsho_R accompanied by Dep Min @SamGrahamMare held a bi-lateral with CADFund on areas of investment on energy following the agreements signed in the 6th administration on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit hosted by SA in August 2023
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[Japan Working Visit - Meeting with Mitsui & Co Ltd]:. The visit of Minister @Kgosientsho_R, to Japan from 9 to 11 December 2024, marks a critical milestone in SA’s ambition to become a leading global hub for green hydrogen production and export. #BetterAfricaBetterWorld🌍
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The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will on Monday, 21 October 2024, brief media on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Programme as part of his regular media briefings on South Africa’s Energy Complex.
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THE MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY WELCOMES NERSA’S TARIFF DECISION
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President @CyrilRamaphosa arrives at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand and is received by Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr. @Kgosientsho_R; .His Excellency the President will be addressing the opening ceremony of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Municipal Conference.
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🎥: The 2024 Windaba Conference is hosted under the theme "Building Resilience Through Wind Energy," showcasing innovative strategies and technologies driving the nation towards a greener, more resilient future. #Windaba2024
Today the Minister Dr. @Kgosientsho_R, delivered a keynote address at the Windaba Conference, Cape Town. #Windaba2024
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Dep Minister of Energy and Electricity, @SamGrahamMare engaging in discussions focused on crucial topics such as accelerating financing for energy transitions, addressing social dimensions of the energy transition.
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The objective of this session is to outline the focus areas and priorities for the 7th Administration.
The Ministry of Energy and Electricity is convening a three-day strategic planning session attended by Senior Management , Chairpersons and CEO’S of entities reporting to the Ministry.
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📸: The meeting presented an opportunity for Minister @Kgosientsho_R and his delegation to communicate investment opportunities for South Africa’s energy infrastructure in areas of Gas and Green Hydrogen. #SAinQatar 🇿🇦🇶🇦.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
🎥: Minister Dr. @Kgosientsho_R holds a meeting with the Power International Holding Company. #SAinQatar 🇿🇦🇶🇦.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
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📸: Independent Power Producer (IPP) Programme as part of regular media briefings on South Africa’s Energy Complex
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MINISTER OF ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY TO HOST REGULAR ENERGY MEDIA BRIEFING THIS MORNING
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[ENGAGEMENT WITH EXXON MOBIL]: 🇿🇦|🇺🇸. The Minister of Energy and Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa engaged Exxon Mobil in Washington DC towards driving the economic importance of gas in South Africa’s energy mix as a key contributor to the country’s energy security.
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Minister @Kgosientsho_R with the Acting Premier of Free State and the Executive Mayor of Tokologo Local Municipal at the Boshof Town Hall during a meeting to address Tokologo Local Municipality’s electricity debt to Eskom.
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The Ministry of Energy and Electricity is convening a three-day strategic planning session attended by Senior Management , Chairpersons and CEO’S of entities reporting to the Ministry.
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The meeting was characterised by frank and cordial discussions on transformational ideas into investments for transmission and just energy transition.
Today Min @Kgosientsho_R together with the Dep Min @SamGrahamMare met with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) Regional Vice President for Africa Mr. Sérgio Pimenta and his delegation.
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[IN PICTURES]:. The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. @Kgosientsho_R providing an update on Eskom’s prepaid metering Key Revision Number (KRN) Rollover Programme. The Minister was joined by Eskom’s Group Executive for Distribution Mr Monde Bala.
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[Strategic bilaterals at the Mission 300 Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam | Tanzania]. Minister @Kgosientsho_R engaged in a fruitful bilateral meeting with his Algerian counterpart at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam. #Mission300 .#SAInTanzania 🇿🇦🇹🇿
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Minister @Kgosientsho_R will today be participating at the 9th Annual BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting in Moscow, Russia, to advance South Africa’s multilateral cooperation and collaboration on addressing energy priorities
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[Strategic Bilaterals at Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam |Tanzania]: . Minister @Kgosientsho_R bilateral meeting with Infinity Power- Masdar at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam
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Minister of Energy and Electricity connecting with South African talent at the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna. #GlobalEnergyLeaders 🇿🇦⚛️
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Minister @Kgosientsho_R engaging in meaningful discussions and fostering partnerships at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Heads of State Summit in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. #Mission300.#PoweringAfrica
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The South African delegation aims to strengthen Bilateral Relations through Policy Alignment and Regulatory Alignment by collaborating with METI in establishing certification standards for green hydrogen, ensuring compatibility with Japan’s import regulations. #SAInJapan 🇿🇦🇯🇵
[JAPAN WORKING VISIT - MEETING WITH STATE MINISTER]: . Minister @Kgosientsho_R accompanied by his delegation met with with the State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Hon. Mr. Tuichiro KOGA. #SAInJapan 🇿🇦🇯🇵.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld🌍
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WITHDRAWAL OF DETERMINATION UNDER SECTION 34(1) OF THE ELECTRICITY REGULATION ACT, 2006 (ACT NO. 4 OF 2006) DETERMINATION FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF NEW NUCLEAR ENERGY GENERATION CAPACITY
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🎥: Dep Minister @SamGrahamMare addressing innovative perspectives on sustainable fuels and clean cooking at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting in Brazil.
Dep Minister of Energy and Electricity, @SamGrahamMare engaging in discussions focused on crucial topics such as accelerating financing for energy transitions, addressing social dimensions of the energy transition.
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MINISTER KGOSIENTSHO RAMOKGOPA TO PROVIDE UPDATE ON ESKOM’S KRN PREPAID METERS PROGRAMME
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🎥: Remarks by Deputy Minister @SamGrahamMare and Handover of Nuclear Instrumentation Kits . #NuclearForAfrica 🇿🇦
Dep Minister @SamGrahamMare arrives this morning at NECSA ahead of the Handover of Nuclear Instrumentation Kits donated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the regional project on "Educating Secondary School Students & Science Teachers on Nuclear Science & Tech”.
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Minister engaging in productive discussions with Mr. Mikhail Chudakov, Deputy Director General of the Department of Nuclear Energy at the International Atomic Energy Agency during a bilateral courtesy call. #NuclearInnovation
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[ENGAGEMENT WITH BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING]: 🇿🇦|🇺🇸. As a part of the Ministry’s engagements to grow investment into SA’s economy in the energy sector, the Minister was hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding.
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📸[RECAP - BESIPPPP BID WINDOW 1 SIGNING CEREMONY]:
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Opening Remarks at the Women In Energy Sector Engagement by the Deputy Minister Ms. @SamGrahamMare . #WomenInEnergyZA🇿🇦.#WomenEmpoweringChange
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[WEF SIDELINES]: . Minister @Kgosientsho_R and AU Commissioner Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid unite to put Africa’s priorities at the heart of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Driving energy security, sustainability, and a bold vision for the continent’s future. #WEF2025 🌍.#SAInDavos
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📸Minister @Kgosientsho_R today addressed the United States Institute for Peace (USIP), the Minister is participating in an investor conference which attracts the USA investment community.
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📢FINAL CALL: Deputy Minister @SamGrahamMare Urges Community Project Owners to Submit Applications to JET Funding Platform Before 13 December Deadline.
⏳ Deadline Alert!. Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré urges community projects to apply for funding through the JET Funding Platform before 13 December 2024. Apply now at [(.
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📢The Minister of Energy and Electricity will convene a special media briefing as follows:
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[ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SA EMBASSY IN USA]: 🇿🇦|🇺🇸. The engagement with the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Washington, D.C included an overview of the political landscape in the US.
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MEETING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SYNERGIES BETWEEN RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS.
Great meeting with the Ministers @ParksTau, @GodongwanaEnoch, and @Kgosientsho_R, alongside the senior officials of @DIRCO_ZA, @the_dtic, @TreasuryRSA, and @MOOEE_ZA, to facilitate valuable discussions regarding the implementation of synergies between our respective departments.
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[WEF SIDELINES]: . Minister @Kgosientsho_R, Tau and Godongwana engage with Lakshmi Mittal to address challenges at ArcelorMittal South Africa. The government is committed to safeguarding jobs and ensuring a sustainable future for the steel industry. #WEF2025 🌍.#SAInDavos
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Members of the media are invited to join the Minister at Matla Power Station for this important engagement. This is an opportunity to gain insights into the incident and the response efforts.
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📸: Dr @Kgosientsho_R, Minister of Electricity and Energy participating at the Pre-WEF Briefing Breakfast to align South Africa’s messaging positioning ahead of the 55th WEF taking place in Davos, Switzerland from 20-24 January 2025.
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MINISTER KGOSIENTSHO RAMOKGOPA AND EXECUTIVE MAYOR DADA MORERO FACILITATE AGREEMENT ON PROCESS TO RESOLVE ESKOM/CITY POWER DEBT DISPUTE
Today the Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr @Kgosientsho_R and the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Cllr @DadaMorero facilitated a discussion with Executives from City Power and Eskom which resulted in an agreement to a process of resolving the debt dispute
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The Minister will inspect the damages and receive a report on the implications of the current situation and recovery plans. The Minister will also be paying a visit to the injured employees at hospital to check on their welfare.
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The EAF has risen to an impressive 82%, a significant increase from the 39% recorded during his visit on 6 March 2024. #EnergyActionPlan🇿🇦
Today, Min @Kgosientsho_R made his third visit to Kendal Power Station this year to commend the exceptional progress made in improving the station's energy availability factor (EAF). #EnergyActionPlan 🇿🇦
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Today Minister @Kgosientsho_R addressed Session 3 of the targeted stakeholder engagement series in Cape Town. The sessions are presenting the outcome of the review, based on comments received on the draft IRP2023 that was published for public comments on 4 January 2024.
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[WEF SIDELINES]: . Minister @Kgosientsho_R shares a warm moment with Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, H.E. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, in Davos. United in our commitment to Africa’s future. #WEF2025 🌍.#SAInDavos
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Tomorrow, 3 October 2024, Minister Dr. @Kgosientsho_R , will deliver a keynote address at the Windaba conference. The conference aims to facilitate dialogue on the latest trends, technologies, & policies affecting wind energy development in the region.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON NUCLEAR DETERMINATION.
[Watch Live] Special announcement by the Minister of Energy and Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
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MINISTER KGOSIENTSHO RAMOKGOPA WELCOMES ESKOM’S ACTION TO. ADDRESS PUBLIC CONCERNS OVER KRN 1 PRE-PAID METER DEADLINE
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A reflection on SA-US bilateral relations and Minister Ramokgopa’s articulation of his objectives of the US visit, which includes growing investment into the SA energy sector and re-asserting SAs leadership in the nuclear domain.
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