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Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: While the outcomes of the Summit are being processed through the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Agriculture and Land Reform, other related matters that have been raised during our engagements with Traditional and Khoisan leaders will be submitted to Cabinet. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: In terms of implementing this work, draft policies are already being developed by @DALRRDgov_ZA in response to the review of Communal Property Associations, following consultations by @DALRRDgov_ZA with various provinces under the leadership of the Minister of DALRRD — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: The Inter-Ministerial Task Team on Matters Raised by Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders has also reached out to Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders all over the country. During these meetings, we also discussed issues that came up at the Summit with the Traditional Leaders. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: These outcomes also brought to light different points of view and new issues that will need more attention when policies and laws are made about land administration and tenure reforms in communal areas. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: the other recommendation was on the introduction of legislation and other measures to protect communal land from being bonded, alienated, lost, or sequestrated by financial institutions and any other developers; — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: on Communal Land Administration & Tenure Reform Summit Resolutions- includeMaking laws about communal land ownership that define the different ways people can own land in both rural and urban areas — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: We call upon all communities to also play their part by partnering with the government and protecting all water, electricity, roads, and schooling infrastructure that is located in their localities. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Our work in protecting critical infrastructure has not been limited to Eskom. We are taking lessons from our response to Eskom and replicating it across other critical infrastructure. This fits with making sure all of our efforts to grow the economy are long-lasting. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Eskom has analysed all National Key Point sites and is installing smart technologies at generation power stations. Helicopters and drones are utilised in isolated areas where criminal networks still target infrastructure. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: The SARS, the SIU, the SAPS, the Department of Home Affairs, the National Prosecuting Authority, and mining houses sometimes work together on high-priority projects. Eskom has also reported that cases handled by the SAPS are being tracked on a regular basis; and — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: The Joint Operations Centre located at Eskom MegaWatt Park has brought in added support from specialised SAPS units & the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations and other specialised units such as Provincial Essential Infrastructure Task Teams, nationally — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: In order to do this, Eskom keeps an eye on hotspot areas every day. It uses these patterns to keep an eye on its security and send possible early warnings to different parts of the business. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: On Protection of Eskom infrastructure - Eskom has adopted an integrated security approach in partnership with law enforcement agencies, to address criminal activities specifically relating to critical infrastructure that is enabling the organisation to function. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: As Cabinet, we are confident that the technical expertise within this Board will ensure that as a country, we attain the target of improving Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor from the currently undesirable levels that are below 60% to a stable level of 75%. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Since the announcement that was made by the President on July 25, 2022, we have taken decisive action to capacitate the leadership at Eskom through the appointment of a new board with effect from October 1, 2022. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Contracts with six independent power producers have been concluded this year, and an additional two projects are expected to be concluded before December 2022. Eskom will purchase power from the independent power producers and provide it to electricity consumers. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Eskom has proposed a holistic approach to decarbonisation and environmental compliance by accelerating the retirement of ageing and unreliable coal-fired power plants, as part of its commitment to the country's Just Energy Transition Plan. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: To address demands, Eskom has proposed building 8,000 kilometres of transmission lines over ten years. Eskom has proposed financing and regulatory support for land and servitude purchase as part of the Just Energy Transition. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: The government is also considering various changes that will speed up the acquisition of independent power producers and reduce further red tape. When all the necessary tasks have been done, an announcement will be made about this. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Eskom has proposed adding an additional 8, 000 MW of clean energy projects to the grid over the next 2-5 years as part of its just energy transition strategy. This is a mix of greenfield renewables and gas projects, as well as coal power plant repurposing. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Eskom is embarking on a significant recruitment drive to employ highly competent technicians, including former plant managers, engineers, and so forth. Eskom has recognised that the "ground zero" of its operations is at the plant level — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Eskom is aggressively maintaining its power station fleet. Maintenance budgets have increased to improve operational reliability, and bureaucratic guidelines have been relaxed. This should lessen Eskom’s difficulties in purchasing the necessary equipment and services. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Updated regulations allow municipalities to procure power independently. Eskom would also buy surplus power from existing producers like mines, factories, malls, and other private generators. Eskom will also import additional power from neighbouring countries — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: This means that power plants with a capacity of less than 100 MW can supply electricity to a wide range of users, like businesses and homes. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Government has created a regulatory environment that is conducive to opening up the market for alternative power generation. For instance, regulatory authorities have relaxed the licencing threshold for generation projects from 1 MW to 100 MW. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: The renewable energy programme has connected about 2,000 MW of solar & wind energy to the national grid, courtesy of Bid Window 4. The Bid Window 5 will contribute over 2,600 MW by 2024. The Bid Window 6 will procure some 5,200 MW of wind and solar energy. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
@DDMabuza: Short-term power supply guarantee - government has been working with energy sector to remove a cap on private generators, increase the number of request for proposal issued to the private sector, &contract for more megawatts from existing independent power producer. — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
The Redstone CSP Plant project has to date created 972 jobs, with 1500 jobs expected at project peak. About 100 permanent jobs will be created during operations and maintenance phase. #JustTransition #LeaveNoOneBehind 🇿🇦 https://t.co/FrJlyiFQyl — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
Once operational, the Redstone CSP Thermal plant will generate electricity for approximately 200 000 households per year during peak demand periods and through the night. #JustTransition #LeaveNoOneBehind https://t.co/ZJVe7CJoe0 — PolitiTweet.org
Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA
The project forms part of the South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) which aims to bring additional megawatts onto the country’s electricity system through private sector investment in wind, biomass and small hydro, among others. https://t.co/uNHY5Mexf8 — PolitiTweet.org
