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The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE)

The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) was established on 01 April 2025, to address South Africa’s energy challenges and provide dedicated oversight and coordination of overseeing electricity and energy security. The administration and powers of electricity and energy-related legislation were transferred to the newly formed Department of Electricity and Energy, through Proclamation No 179 of 2024 published in the (Government Gazette No. 51140 on 30 August 2024).

The department is the central authority for electricity and energy security planning, regulatory oversight, policy coordination, ensuring an integrated approach across the electricity, generation, transmission, and distribution value chain.

Energy Demand by Sector (%)

Total Primary Energy Supply

Electricity
3%
Natural Gas
7%
Coal
85%
Nuclear
3%

News & Announcements

Deputy Minister Opens Learners Focus Week Programme

Deputy Minister Opens Learners Focus Week Programme

The Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Ms Samantha Graham-Maré today officially […]

Department hosts IAEA Acting Director for Africa

Department hosts IAEA Acting Director for Africa

The Department of Electricity & Energy is hosting an official visit of […]

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Necsa together with the Department of Electricity and Energy had the honour […]

11th BRICS Energy Ministers

11th BRICS Energy Ministers

The future of energy will not be shaped by one nation or […]

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