Cyril Ramaphosa Vows Action: End To Load Shedding Woes

• Cyril Ramaphosa is confident about overcoming load shedding, citing increased powers for Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
• The President foresees an end to load shedding in the near future
• According to the DA, the temporary relief from power cuts during the holidays was solely a result of reduced economic activity

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence in resolving the country's load-shedding crisis, attributing hope to increased powers given to Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

Ramaphosa, during his visit to Kwa-Ndebele in Mpumalanga, addressed the media and engaged with Amandebele kings on land issues and development.

According to SABC News, the President anticipates that load shedding could soon become a thing of the past.

"While we mentioned that load shedding is diminishing, resolving it isn't an instant fix; it requires time. We are putting every effort into reducing incidents of load shedding.

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We've empowered the Minister of Electricity, collaborating with the Minister of Public Enterprises to intensify our focus on addressing this issue. I am optimistic that we will not only address it to a more satisfactory level but even eliminate load shedding."

Mzansi believes that this is due to votes

Clement Thomas says:

"He's saying that cause we're approaching the elections, voting for him again will really worsen things in South Africa."

Sean Marobe Sean stated:

"ANC is ending on Ramaphosa."

Mpho Molefe mentioned:

"Election time! They get excited about "actually doing the right things"

Urgent rescue was needed from ANC as load-shedding returned

According to the Democratic Alliance, Eskom's declaration of stage 3 load shedding within 24 hours of 2024 signalled the urgency to use our vote to defeat the ANC at the polls this year.

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The brief respite from power cuts during the holidays was merely due to decreased economic activity. As the economy resumes normal operations, Eskom is compelled to swiftly reintroduce stage 3 load-shedding.

Mbalula: ANC falls short of targets

Previously, Briefly News reported that the ANC has not met its targets," noted Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, acknowledging that the party has yet to achieve its set goals.

Mbalula emphasised that there is still a considerable distance to cover in the journey ahead.

Source: Briefly News