Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has called for City Power to transform into a leader in sustainable energy rather than remain a conventional utility. He spoke on Tuesday at the first City Power Energy Indaba 2025 and emphasized energy democracy, where communities, businesses, and government share power generation. The mayor supports South Africa's 132 billion rand Just Energy Transition plan and wants the city to pioneer clean energy through solar farms, waste conversion projects, and electric buses.
Morero framed the national energy crisis as an opportunity to fix a broken system dependent on coal monopolies. He wants City Power to become a public innovation hub using digital grids, artificial intelligence for load management, and peer-to-peer energy trading. City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava acknowledged the need for innovation and accountability while reducing dependence on Eskom. Sergeant Thela announced security measures to combat cable theft, which costs millions annually and disrupts service across informal settlements.
Morero framed the national energy crisis as an opportunity to fix a broken system dependent on coal monopolies. He wants City Power to become a public innovation hub using digital grids, artificial intelligence for load management, and peer-to-peer energy trading. City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava acknowledged the need for innovation and accountability while reducing dependence on Eskom. Sergeant Thela announced security measures to combat cable theft, which costs millions annually and disrupts service across informal settlements.
