Tshwane's road to energy independence officially open

25 January 2024

The DA Tshwane Caucus welcomes the Council’s resounding endorsement in the passing of the Rooiwal and Pretoria West power stations report. This marks a decisive move towards the leasing of these crucial facilities to private power producers in our continued attempts to reduce our dependency on ESKOM.

With the green light on the report, the Municipality is now poised to embark on a process of actively seeking proposals from the private sector for the operation of these power stations, injecting essential power to fortify the City’s grid.

This strategic decision holds the promise of a significant reduction in the impact of load shedding in Tshwane, enabling businesses to keep their doors open and for residents to keep the lights on.

The DA Tshwane Caucus recognises this as a crucial measure in bolstering our local economy and addressing Tshwane’s financial challenges. We express our gratitude to residents for their overwhelming support of this initiative during the public participation process. Together, we eagerly anticipate advancing further towards the realization of a load-shedding free capital city.

Issued by Kwena Moloto, DA Tshwane Spokesperson, 25 January 2024