{
  "id": 15629720,
  "title": "Ekurhuleni welcomes approval to secure power from IPPs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ekurhuleni-welcomes-approval-to-secure-power-from-ipps",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:00:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/ekurhuleni-welcomes-approval-to-secure-power-from-ipps/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The City of Ekurhuleni has welcomed official approval from the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, to directly procure electricity generation from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). According to SABC News, this decision marks a significant advancement in South Africa's energy reforms and will bolster the city's electricity supply.\n\nThe 2,400 megawatts of energy to be procured is set to be generated through various planned projects, with a total investment of R16,2 billion. Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza expressed optimism about the project, stating that it will attract approximately R16,2 billion in infrastructure investment, with R10 billion specifically for Solar PV projects, R4 billion for waste to energy projects, and R1 billion for natural gas projects. Additionally, R1,2 billion will be allocated to other innovative energy technologies.\n\nMayor Xhakaza further highlighted the job creation potential of the venture, estimating that the project will generate around 4,000 construction jobs and approximately 600 permanent positions for the local community.",
  "summary": "The City of Ekurhuleni to procure new generation electricity from Independent Power Producer",
  "key_points": [
    "Ekurhuleni approved to procure power from IPPs",
    "2,400 megawatts energy to be generated",
    "R16.2 billion investment in infrastructure"
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}