Lessons for SA from the ‘Land of the Pharaohs’

By Opinion | Published Apr 1, 2023

During his 2023 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa described South Africa’s energy crisis as an “existential threat to our economy and social fabric”, and promptly went on to declare a national state of disaster to respond to this debilitating situation. To the surprise of many, he also announced the appointment of a Minister of Electricity in the Presidency.