Minister Ramokgopa adresses electricity challenges

BRITS – The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, addressed the North West government leaders led by Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi. The MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affacirs, Honorable Gaoage Molapisi.

The Executive Mayors, Mayors and Municipal Managers from municipalities in the North West formed part of meeting which took place the Madibeng Local Municipality Council Chambers.

The purpose of the meeting was to collaboratively address critical electricity challenges facing the municipalities and introduce effective interventions. The discussions were centered around finding sustainable solutions to minimize power cuts and ensure a more reliable electricity supply for communities.

Key areas such as improving electricity infrastructure, addressing non-payment issues affecting municipal power supply and exploring alternative energy solutions were part of the discussions. Municipal Managers were also encouraged to implement smarter energy usage strategies that can help reduce demand and ease pressure on the grid through joint partnership-(Additional Information-NW Office of the Premier).