DA’s Solly Msimanga Unveils Plan To End Loadshedding in Gauteng, Citizens Doubtful

DA’s Solly Msimanga Unveils Plan To End Loadshedding in Gauteng, Citizens Doubtful

  • DA Premier candidate Solly Msimanga presented the DA's solution to end the rolling out of blackouts in Gauteng
  • Msimanga laid out the plan to combat loadshedding during the launch of the DA's provincial manifesto
  • Citizens are sceptical about the DA's ambitious plan, and many believe the party is making empty promises ahead of the elections
DA Premier candidate Solly Msimanga addressed the loadshedding crisis in Gauteng
Solly Msimanga outlined the DA's plan to tackle loadshedding in Gauteng. Image: Lefty Shivambu and Leon Sadiki
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JOHANNESBURG - DA Premier candidate Solly Msimanga isn't leaving Gauteng in the dark regarding loadshedding.

DA's plans for Gauteng

According to SABCNews, he outlined the DA's plan to combat the issue head-on, with solar panel incentives as a key strategy. Msimanga unveiled the ambitious plan at the party's provincial manifesto launch in Johannesburg.

He highlighted the party's seven priorities if elected into power, and ending loadshedding topped the list.

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Engaging independent power producers

By incentivising solar panel installations, the DA aims to ensure a more reliable power supply for residents across Gauteng.

Msimanga stressed the importance of engaging Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to reduce reliance on traditional power grids.

Citizen feedback on Msimanga's statements

South African citizens shared their opinions on social media. Some suggested that the DA should have first shown its capability to end loadshedding in Cape Town.

See some comments below:

Zukisa Solo said:

"DA will sell this country to the United States."

Alizwa Mpambani wrote:

"They promised to end loadshedding in the Western Cape and till today they haven't delivered their promise."

Zukisa Solo mentioned:

"DA is not a choice for black people. Come to Cape Town and see the conditions black people live in."

Mike Haywood asked:

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"With the same staff at Eskom? Lol."

SirMilton Enock stated:

"But they are failing in Cape Town. People of Gugulethi, Khayelitsha, Kayalami, Philipi, and Langa are suffering."

DA files contempt of court against ANC

In another article, Briefly News reported that the Democratic Alliance's fight with the African National Congress for the cadre deployment documents is far from over. The party took the DA to court again after taking them to court recently.

The opposition party filed a contempt of court application against the ruling party, accusing the party of not obeying the law.

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za