Ekurhuleni welcomes approval to secure power from IPPs

T he City of Ekurhuleni has welcomed a ministerial determination by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa , that formally allow s the City to procure new electricity generation capacity directly from Independent Power Producers.

WATCH | Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has welcomed the City of Ekurhuleni’s approval to procure power from Independent Power Producers (IPPs), saying it marks a significant step in expanding electricity supply and advancing South Africa’s energy reforms. https://t.co/edEEg7uSUD — SABC News (@SABCNews) October 19, 2026 This will see the procurement of 2,400 megawatts of energy in planned projects for R16,2 billion .

Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says the project is expected to create many job opportunities.

Xhakaza says, “We estimate that this program will attract approximately R16,2 billion in infrastructure investment, R10 billion in Solar PV project, R4 billion in waste to energy project, R1 billion in natural gas project, R1,2 billion in other innovative energy technologies.

And it is expected to create approximately 4,000 jobs in the construction, and about 600 permanent jobs, for our people.” Video | Update on outcome of Ekurhuleni’s bid to buy electricity from independent producers