Parliament, Sunday, 1 February 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy will undertake a four-day oversight visit to Limpopo and Gauteng from Monday, 2 February, to Thursday, 5 February 2026, in alignment with the Oversight Priority Plan of the Seventh Parliament.
The oversight visit will focus on the Integrated National Electrification Programme (INEP), coordinated nationally by the Department of Electricity and Energy. Since its inception in the 2001/2002 financial year, the programme has facilitated connections for over 8.4 million households, through both grid and non-grid technologies, with expenditure exceeding R110 billion. Despite these achievements, the programme continues to face challenges, including underperforming municipalities and constrained budget allocations.
In addition, the committee will receive a workshop briefing on the Electricity Regulation Act, as amended, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August 2024. The visit will also include engagements with Eskom and the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) at Megawatt Park, Gauteng.
Oversight Visit Programme
Monday, 2 February 2026 – Polokwane Local Municipality
- Visit Eskom’s substation in Rampheri Village, Ga-Molepo
- Inspect the grid electrification project in Paledi Village, Mankweng
- Review the Mathibaskraal non-grid electrification project, outside Polokwane
Tuesday, 3 February 2026 – Mogalakwena Local Municipality
- Visit grid electrification projects in Morula View Village
- Inspect the Makapanes Valley grid electrification project
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 – NERSA Offices, Pretoria
- Workshop on the Electricity Regulation Act
Thursday, 5 February 2026 – Megawatt Park, Woodmead
- Engagements with Eskom and the NTCSA
Friday, 6 February 2026 – NTCSA Control Room
- Walkabout and operational briefing
This oversight visit is part of the committee’s ongoing mandate to promote accountability, ensure effective governance, and safeguard the efficient use of public resources within the electricity and energy sector.
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