Future Cities Africa podcast

It is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how the City of Ekurhuleni is dealing with the energy crisis whereafter we take a broader look at the Transformation of the Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa. Presented by Enpower Trading

The South African landscape and Electricity Supply Industry is changing rapidly, and as the market evolves, the incentive for municipalities to procure their own power becomes more evident.

Decarbonisation owing to climate change, is a key motivation to transition to green energy but as electricity costs accelerate and loadshedding increases, municipalities are forced to 'future-proof' their strategies in order to provide access to affordable, sustainable energy for all.

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The South African landscape and Electricity Supply Industry is changing rapidly, and as the market evolves, the incentive for municipalities to procure their own power becomes more evident.

Decarbonisation owing to climate change, is a key motivation to transition to green energy but as electricity costs accelerate and loadshedding increases, municipalities are forced to 'future-proof' their strategies in order to provide access to affordable, sustainable energy for all.

It is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how the City of Cape Town is dealing with the energy crisis whereafter we take a broader look at the Transformation of the Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa. Guests: Kadri Nassiep, Executive Director for Energy at City of Cape Town James Beatty, Chief Executive Officer at Enpower Trading

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Digital transformation is revolutionizing the public sector, enhancing services, increasing efficiency, and fostering citizen engagement, ultimately shaping smarter and more connected communities.

Business Engineering is a leading consultancy on public sector strategy and transformation, in both local and national environments.

We explore who they are, how they think strategically to solve complex problems faced by the public sector, a new perspective on digital transformation in local government, and much more.

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Presented in collaboration with Business Engineering

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The Overstrand Local Municipality in South Africa has been an Overall winner in the The Best Municipality Category which recognises a municipality that demonstrates commitment to citizen-centeredness, service-delivery excellence and good governance principles.

Executive Mayor Ald Annelie Rabie of Overstrand Municipality discuss their commitment to social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. From innovative technological advancements and digitisation strategies to fostering private sector collaboration and ensuring resilient supply chains, we explore how the municipality is positioning itself for success in the face of challenges and opportunities. Join the Future Cities Africa Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ikZ-Uz

Dr Botshabelo Maja is Deputy Director-General at the National School of Government in SA. We explore ways of navigating the complex landscape of compliance and innovation in the public sector. Listen or watch to explore:

• The biggest challenges facing public servants in complying with established legislation, regulations, and systems while also exercising proper discretion and innovation in solving routine and complex delivery problems at the local government level.
• Strategies that can be implemented to address these challenges and ensure that public servants are able to balance compliance with innovation and discretion in their work.
• The role training and education play in ensuring that public servants are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to comply with established legislation and regulations while also being able to exercise discretion and innovation in their work.
• His vision for the future of public service delivery in South Africa, and how we can ensure that public servants are able to navigate the complex landscape of compliance and innovation to deliver the best possible outcomes for citizens.

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Ald James Vos is Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town. We explore the better. bellville. together. campaign, a City-funded place-making and economic development initiative.

Presented in collaboration with The Greater Tygerberg Partnership Listen or watch to explore:

• The City of Cape Town's vision for the Bellville CBD.
• The catalyst that galvanised support for the Better Bellville Together Campaign.
• Why this campaign has been launched now.
• How the public and private sector can collaborate, with a specific focus on public-private partnerships.
• How this campaign for Bellville can be used across the rest of Cape Town.
• How the Better Bellville campaign has begun to show tangible renewal in this important city node.
• How to take this successful approach to other areas across the city that need the same commitment to urban renewal?

Prof Zwelinzima Ndevu is Director of the School of Public Leadership (SPL) at Stellenbosch University. We explore the most pressing challenges facing local government, advancements in technology and its impacts, advice to young professionals who aspire to make a difference in local government, and much more. Listen or watch to explore:

• What inspired him to pursue a career in public administration and how his journey has been so far.
• The most pressing challenges facing local government in South Africa, and how can they be addressed.
• The most effective ways to promote transparency and accountability in public administration.
• How advancements in technology, such as the rise of artificial intelligence and big data, are impacting the field of public administration and local government.
• Advice to young professionals who aspire to make a difference in public administration and local government.
• Success stories and initiatives that he has spearheaded in his career, and how they have contributed to improving public administration and local government in South Africa.
• How they compare to other schools of government on a global scale.

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The redevelopment of Tygerberg Hospital has long been envisaged to improve infrastructure for the people of the Western Cape. Thorpe Koorts explains how maximising public-private partnerships can rebuild health infrastructure, the importance of collaboration between stakeholders, future socio-economic benefits for the broader community, and much more.

Presented in collaboration with The Greater Tygerberg Partnership. Listen or watch to explore:

• Guest: Thorpe Koorts, Acting Project Officer for the Tygerberg Central Hospital PPP in the Department of Health & Wellness at the Western Cape Government.
• Brief overview of the Tygerberg hospital redevelopment project.
• The thinking around the project and how PPPs like this benefit major projects.
• The challenges around progress in a project of this scale, despite the clear urgency from a healthcare perspective.
• The importance of collaboration between stakeholders including the three spheres of government, the private sector and civil society organisations like the Greater Tygerberg Partnership.
• The future socio-economic benefits for the broader community around the hospital.

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Dr Vuyiwe Tsako is a Local Government Expert with a sound knowledge of administration. We discuss the need to redefine local government culture, key challenges, if true relationships really matter, and much more.

Listen or watch to explore:

• An assessment of the current state of local government in South Africa, particularly in terms of leadership.
• The biggest challenges facing local government today, and how these challenges impact leadership at the local level.
• Opportunities for improvement, particularly in terms of leadership and governance.
• Specific steps to address these challenges facing local government in South Africa.
• How local government leaders can work collaboratively with other stakeholders, such as civil society organizations, to improve governance and service delivery at the local level.
• The role citizens must play in improving local government, and what they can do to hold their local leaders accountable and promote positive change in their communities.

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It is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how George is dealing with the energy crisis whereafter we take a broad look at the Transformation of the Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa. Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 1 Presented by Enpower Trading

South Africa is in the midst of a landmark power crisis which has resulted in devastating short-term and long-term effects on South Africa's economy and its people.

With increased loadshedding and the rising and crippling cost of electricity, municipalities play an integral role in helping to resolve the energy crisis by providing alternative, innovative solutions to allow the South African Electricity Supply Industry and the their economies to regain lost ground and hopefully, put the country on a path to accelerated economic growth.

Featured in this episode: Alderman Leon Van Wyk, Executive Mayor at George Municipality Bongani Mandla, Director of Electrotechnical Services at George Municipality.James Beatty, Chief Executive Officer at Enpower Trading.

Listen or watch to understand and explore:

• What prompted George Municipality to look at alternative energy sources as a possible solution.
• The strategy to implement these alternatives.
• 'Frameworks' George Municipality has put in place to ensure the grid is open and accessible.
• If the municipality sees increased competition as a threat.
• How the municipality plans to retain revenue or increase revenue if competition is increasing.
• The benefits an open market will have to the customer and how this impact the broader community and drive local economic development.
• The technical challenges as well as policy, legal and regulatory reforms required to make wheeling possible.
• What success will look like over the next few years in dealing with energy crisis in George.
• The role Enpower Trading will play in the transformation of the Electricity Supply Industry.
• The value the trader brings in trying to accelerate new generation capacity onto the national and municipal grids.
• The concept of Grid-centric vs. Energy Centric and the misconceptions surrounding wheeling.
• How can ensure that municipalities don't lose money.
• How municipalities should go about "future-proofing" their services to allow for local economic development.