Energy Comms is a campaign launched by Mobilize through which we aim to help people understand the energy crisis in SA and what can be done to solve it.

Joined May 2023
South Africa's nuclear power plans have hit a snag. 🚧 After concerns from civil society about the consultation process, @Kgosientsho_R has hit the brakes on the project, citing the need for transparency and due process. Public pressure does work, let's make our voices heard. #NuclearEnergy #EnergyCrisis #Loadshedding
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Wondering what sets the EAP apart from the IRP? 🤔 The Energy Action Plan (EAP) addresses today's energy woes, while the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) lays the groundwork for a secure, affordable, and sustainable energy future. Check out this video for the details. 📺 #EnergyCommsSA #EnergyCrisis
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📽️ Want to know how we use data to investigate renewable energy? Here’s @CJIDAfrica's @olorunwababs on the power of geojournalism tool #PowerTracker. Register for our upcoming webinar to learn more: bit.ly/SA-energy 🤝 @NewEconomyHub 👀 @gijnAfrica @IJNet @ClimateZA
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President @CyrilRamaphosa has signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law, opening the door for new players to distribute and sell electricity in South Africa while empowering Nersa to make quicker, more impactful decisions. ⚡ #LoadShedding #ERA #EnergyCrisis #EnergyComms
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With the national grid stabilising, focus has turned to the challenges municipalities face. In his latest Energy Action Plan update, @Kgosientsho_R said urgent action is needed to address the impact of municipal and Eskom debt on energy supply. Share your thoughts—how would you tackle this issue? #LoadReduction #EnergyCrisis #EnergyComms
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We’ll be watching! Stay tuned to our social media accounts for a breakdown of the minister's briefing. #EnergyComms #EAPUpdate
MINISTER OF ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY TO HOST REGULAR ENERGY MEDIA BRIEFING THIS MORNING
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We've all seen the movies—nuclear always spells doom and gloom. But is it really that bad? Watch our video on nuclear energy as a possible solution to the #EnergyCrisis here: youtu.be/fjive3EgwkQ #NuclearEnergy #EnergyCrisis #Loadshedding
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Eskom is moving towards splitting into 3 separate businesses. Watch our video to find out why this change is happening now here: youtu.be/jYib22hAk0g #Eskom #LoadShedding #EnergyCrisis
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The Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill is a game-changer for South Africa! Once it becomes law, new players will be able to distribute and sell electricity in the country, and Nersa will be able to make more nimble and impactful decisions. ⚡️💡⚡️💡 #LoadShedding #ERA #EnergyCrisis #EnergyComms
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In his latest Energy Action Plan update, @Kgosientsho_R promises a greater focus on the energy needs of poorer communities. Soon, poorer areas will no longer subsidize richer ones. #EnergyInequality #Ramokgopa #EnergyActionPlan
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Eskom is moving towards breaking into 3 separate businesses. Why this move and why now?🤔 #Eskom #LoadShedding #EnergyCrisis
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Stay tuned to our socials for a breakdown of these complex updates. #EnergyComms #Loadshedding
MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY TO HOST MEDIA BRIEFING
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Are we swapping out the #loadshedding shackles ⛓️‍💥 for newer and shinier ones in the form of load reduction? What’s causing the load-shedding-like symptoms that some communities around the country are experiencing? Here’s what @Kgosientsho_R had to say: #LoadReduction #Eskom #EnergyCrisis
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We've all seen the movies—anything nuclear tends to lead to doom and gloom—but is it really that bad? In the face of blackouts and power outages, should we scoff at the idea of turning to nuclear energy? #NuclearEnergy #EnergyCrisis
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Tune into @Radio702 tonight from 21:00-22:00 to catch @ChrisVick3 and @Mesiafela on The Aubrey Masango Show discussing Mobilize: TheDocumentary—a story of volunteers who launched a grassroots communications effort to bridge essential info gaps. 📻 #MobilizeDocumentary
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has reappointed @kgosientsho_R as Electricity Minister, now also overseeing the energy sector from what was Gwede Mantashe's Mineral Resources and Energy Ministry. Discover more about the man credited with 'improving Eskom and ending #loadshedding' in the video below.
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