SA’s energy transition must deliver affordable power, community growth – Ramaphosa

Polity Audio Articles · Aug 3, 2026 · 3m

SA's energy transition must deliver affordable power, community growth – Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that South Africa's shift to clean energy must be an inclusive process that strengthens local communities and lowers the cost of electricity for everyday citizens. Writing in his weekly newsletter on Monday, Ramaphosa stated that it is the collective responsibility of government, business, labour, and civil society to ensure the energy transition delivers equitable benefits. "… most importantly, it must deliver affordable electricity for all, now and into the future."…