President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to tackle the power crisis in South Africa, as announced and unpacked on July 25, has been well received by the business, labour, academic and environmental communities, but many call for firm deadlines to be added to the plan.

Industry body Business Unity South Africa (Busa) CEO Cas Coovadia says the head of State duly considered the private sector and energy experts’ proposals for stabilising and securing the country’s energy supply.