'We're within touching distance of resolving loadshedding'

The government remains optimistic about Eskom's improved performance, but South Africa is still grappling with loadshedding, Minister of Energy and Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said on Monday.

During a media briefing to update the public on the energy action plan, Ramokgopa emphasised that while loadshedding isn’t over, the department is making every effort to resolve the issue, with current indicators showing progress is within touching distance.

He also acknowledged the significant challenges facing South Africans, particularly the impact of load reduction by local municipalities and the ongoing rise in electricity costs, which remain key priorities for his department.

'We're within touching distance of resolving loadshedding' – Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

However, the Minister has reiterated that the country is not completely safe from loadshedding just yet.