Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has stated that he will visit all 14 Eskom power facilities around the country to meet with management, workers, and unions.
According to the Constitution, the new Minister of Electricity is entitled to take out his duties through the transfer of specific authorities and functions from the President.
According to the President, Ramokgopa's key aim will be to advance the government's program of drastically decreasing the severity and frequency of load shedding as a matter of urgency, as well as to hasten the government's efforts to achieve the complete execution of the Energy Action Plan.
On Monday, Ramokgopa and other top officials visited the Kriel and Duvha Power Stations in Mpumalanga, completing the first phase of his journey.
On Tuesday, they are scheduled to tour the Kusile and Kendal power plants.
Tutuka and Camden stations will be closed on Wednesday, and Lethabo station will be closed on Thursday.
He will fly to the Western Cape on Friday to see the Ankerlig open cycle gas turbine and the Koeberg power facility.
The leaders discussed obtaining technical skills, demand-side management intervention in relation to supply, educating young people to fulfill demand for solar PV installations, and the implementation of microgrids and smart grids.
