Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has unveiled a comprehensive energy strategy designed to permanently end load shedding while potentially unlocking R2.2 trillion in investments for South Africas struggling economy.
The new Integrated Resource Plan, which was announced during a media briefing on Sunday, replaces the 2019 version and represents what the minister describes as a crucial step toward economic recovery, according to EWN .
The plan addresses what Minister Ramokgopa identifies as one of the primary constraints on South Africas economic growth: unreliable electricity supply. The strategy includes what officials term an investment program that could contribute significantly to GDP growth while creating substantial employment opportunities across the energy sector.