MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TO: ALL MEDIA AND NEWS EDITORS
MONDAY, 5 OCTOBER 2026
MINISTER RAMOKGOPA TO ANNOUNCE MAJOR NEW ELECTRICITY PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will announce a new Section 34 Determination for significant additional generation capacity over the 2026–2037 planning horizon.
This determination includes a diverse energy mix, incorporating wind, solar, battery energy storage, and gas-to-power technologies.
The Minister will also outline the launch of a new multi-year procurement pipeline designed to provide the market with long-term visibility and stability.
In addition, the Minister will introduce the State-led Power Parks Programme, which aims to reduce barriers to entry for emerging developers and promote broader ownership in the energy sector.
This initiative will focus on strategic sites to support transmission, battery storage, and local economic development, while ensuring that new generation capacity is effectively integrated into the national grid.
MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE INVITED AS FOLLOWS:
DATE: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
TIME: 08:30 (Media to set up from 07:30)
VENUE: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, Hatfield, Pretoria
MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Tsakane Khambane, Ministerial Spokesperson, at 082 084 5566/ Tsakane.Khambane@dee.gov.za
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AND THE GCIS