South Africa's Ramokgopa Vows to End Power Cuts
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South Africas electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has vowed to eliminate load reduction by 2026. The issue stems from overloaded local networks due to illegal connections, meter tampering, and vandalism. Eskom, the state power utility, is owed over one hundred ten billion rand by local governments, hampering repairs and upgrades. The plan targets two hundred seventy-one feeders for relief, with more than one hundred forty already back online. Efforts include rolling out smart meters, beefing up transformers, and adding small-scale solar in hot zones. Government leaders are doubling down on the strategy, rejecting privatization of Eskom and stressing grid expansions will keep pace with new power plants.
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