MINISTER RAMOKGOPA TO BRIEF MEDIA ON SOUTH AFRICA'S GAS-TO-POWER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will convene a media briefing to provide an important update on South Africa's Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (GASIPPPP). The briefing forms part of government's ongoing engagement on the country's energy security priorities, electricity infrastructure development and the implementation of its energy programme. The Minister will provide an update on the programme and outline government's approach to advancing its gas-to-power objectives. MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AS FOLLOWS: DATE: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 TIME: 09h00 (media encouraged to arrive at 08:00 to registration and setting -up) VENUE: GCIS Tshedimosetso House, Pretoria Media representatives are For media enquires: Tsakane Khambane, Ministerial Spokesperson on 082 084 5566/[email protected]

WATCH 🎥 | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Ekurhuleni Mayor, Dr Nkosingiphile Xhakaza held a sod turning ceremony marking the start of construction of the Ekurhuleni Fresh Produce Market 25MW Solar PV and sustainable energy-storage project under the Ekurhuleni Independent Power Producer Programme (EIPPP). This follows the announcement of the section 34 Determination by Minister Ramokgopa which authorises the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan City to build a 2400 MW generation capacity from renewables, gas-to-power, waste to energy and other technologies. The 25 MW solar plant is expected to supply clean energy to many manufacturing companies in Springs such as Kellogs, Pilkington Glass, and Cobra Water Tech. The electricity generated from the solar plant will feed power into the power station next to it, which will, in turn be transmitted to the manucturing industry and households in Springs and Kwa-Thema township.

In Pictures 📷 | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Ekurhuleni Mayor, Dr Nkosingiphile Xhakaza held a sod turning ceremony marking the start of construction of the Ekurhuleni Fresh Produce Market 25MW Solar PV and sustainable energy-storage project under the Ekurhuleni Independent Power Producer Programme (EIPPP). This follows the announcement of the section 34 Determination by Minister Ramokgopa which authorises the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan City to build a 2400 MW generation capacity from renewables, gas-to-power, waste to energy and other technologies. The 25 MW solar plant is expected to supply clean energy to many manufacturing companies in Springs such as Kellogs, Pilkington Glass, and Cobra Water Tech. The electricity generated from the solar plant will feed power into the power station next to it, which will, in turn be transmitted to the manucturing industry and households in Springs and Kwa-Thema township.

MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY DR KGOSIENTSHO RAMOKGOPA TO PARTICIPATE IN SOD TURNING FOR EKURHULENI’S FIRST 25MW SOLARPV PLANT Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will tomorrow, 22 October 2026, join the City of Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, in a sod-turning ceremony marking the start of construction of the Ekurhuleni Fresh Produce Market 25MW Solar PV and sustainable energy-storage project under the Ekurhuleni Independent Power Producer Programme (EIPPP). The project follows the Minister’s announcement on Monday, of the biggest Ministerial Section 34 Determination, enabling the metro to procure 2400 MW of new generation capacity from independent power producers (IPPs). This SOD turning demonstrates the pace at which government is transitioning from planning to implementation and represents a significant milestone in municipal energy procurement. Read the media invitation on the following link: dee.gov.za/minister-of-elect…

WATCH 🎥 Part 1 | The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announcing the outcome of the City of Ekurhuleni’s application for a Ministerial Determination under Section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act.

WATCH 🎥 Part 2 | The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announcing the outcome of the City of Ekurhuleni’s application for a Ministerial Determination under Section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act.

WATCH 🎥 Part 3 | | The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announcing the outcome of the City of Ekurhuleni’s application for a Ministerial Determination under Section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act.

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announcing the outcome of the City of Ekurhuleni’s application for a Ministerial Determination under Section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act.

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MINISTER RAMOKGOPA TO ANNOUNCE SECTION 34 DETERMINATION FOR THE CITY OF EKURHULENI The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will announce the outcome of the City of Ekurhuleni’s application for a Ministerial Determination under Section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act. The determination enables the City to procure new generation capacity from Independent Power Producers and represents a significant milestone in municipal energy procurement and South Africa’s ongoing electricity reform programme. The announcement will highlight the determination’s contribution to strengthening energy security, diversifying electricity supply, supporting affordable and cleaner energy, attracting private-sector investment, promoting local economic development and expanding the role of municipalities in the electricity sector. Minister Ramokgopa will be joined by the Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni Cllr Nkosindiphile Doctor Xhakaza, as well as senior officials from the Department of Electricity and Energy and The City of Ekurhuleni. Members of the media are invited as follows: Date: Monday, 19 October 2026 Time: 08:30 Media arrival and set-up: From 07:30 Venue: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, Hatfield Members of the media are requested to arrive from 07:30 for registration and set-up. MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Tsakane Khambane; 082 084 5566