MEDIA ADVISORY
TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS
FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2026
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
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA