Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa Makes Bold Promises About Loadshedding, Sparking Doubts

• Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa plans to reduce the frequency and intensity of loadshedding
• The recently sworn-in minister claims that he is fully committed to dealing with the country’s energy crisis
• Many South Africans are not buying Ramokgopa’s remarks, with some calling for action instead of promises

CAPE TOWN - Recently sworn-in Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa made bold promises on Tuesday, 7 March.

Speaking to the media, Ramokgopa said he is committed to reducing the frequency and intensity of rolling blackouts. He said if the electricity crisis is not resolved, there will be catastrophic consequences.

Ramokgopa suggested that he will be fully committed to solving the country’s ongoing electricity woes. According to SABC News, he intends to work directly with power plant managers to help resolve technical energy issues.

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The electricity minister will also work with Eskom and other stakeholders to implement an urgent Energy Action Plan. He said he has already begun his work and has planned meetings with the country’s big energy users.

Ramokgopa said he already started work in his previous capacity as Head of the Investment and Infrastructure Office in the Presidency. He said he has been working with energy-intense users to fast-track projects to get them to a financial close.

Meanwhile, EWN reported that President Cyril Ramaphosa instructed new and existing members of the Cabinet to act with urgency to address the country’s challenges.

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s comments spark doubt

@DONNKOSI2 said:

“Stage 10 in winter, watch this space.”

@hashgp commented:

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“He is too vocal without any action, he is a minister of Twitter. Since his appointment, all he does is tweet.”

@avhasei_matodzi posted:

“Lol, very difficult to believe this man, I don't see him challenging Mr Pravin.”

@MAXStev07075073 wrote:

“It seems that these people think they are doing us a favour by reducing loadshedding. Baba we pay for electricity.”

@Thabiso_T_ added:

“We are fully focusing on vote-shedding the useless ANC in 2024.”

Minister of Electricity: Kgosientsho Ramokgopa wows SA with groovy dance moves: “No more loadshedding”

Briefly News also reported that Kgosientsho Ramokgopa was appointed as the minister of electricity on Monday, 6 March 2023, and the politician became a household name overnight. SA citizens are interested in the man who has been tasked with dealing with the energy crisis in South Africa.

The day after his appointment, a short video showing Ramokgopa having the time of his life at an event emerged online.

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The clip was posted by @otto_bizwax and gathered over 120 000 views within seven hours. The minister could not contain his wild side and unleashed his moves on the dance floor. Onlookers in the viral clip smiled from a distance and enjoyed the free show.

Source: Briefly News