MINISTRY OF ELECTRICTY AND ENERGY’s G20 ETWG MINISTERIAL MEETING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DIARY AND VISIT BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY
AGENCY TO : ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS DATE : 6 October 2025
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will convene the 4 th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) and Ministerial meetings at The Capital Zimbali, Ballito, KwaZulu Natal from 7 – 10 October 2025.
The G20 ETWG is an essential forum that brings together the world's largest economies to discuss, collaborate, and develop strategies for effective energy transitions. Under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the country is prioritizing an inclusive energy agenda that emphasizes energy access, efficiency, equitable financing, and regional interconnectivity.
Members of the media are invited to cover Dr Ramokgopa’s opening address, which will be followed by a Media Briefing as follows:
1. Minister Ramokgopa’s opening address Date: 10 October 2025 Time: 08:30 for 09:00 Venue: The Capital Zimbali, Ballito, KwaZulu Natal
2. The Media Briefing will be held as follows Date: 10 October 2025 Time: 14:15 -15h45 Venue: The Capital Zimbali, Ballito, KwaZulu Natal
3. ETWG 4 Side Events Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Mare´ will deliver the opening address encompassing the following side events: • Legacy Launch of the African Energy Efficiency Facility (AfEEF) • Unlocking Private Finance for Just Coal Transitions: Practical Insights from South Africa, Indonesia and Canada • Natural Gas for Africa’s Sustainable Development • Advancing Clean Cooking in Just Energy Transitions • Unlocking Africa's Energy Future: A Roadmap for Sustainable Financing of Decentralized Energy Systems
Date: 07 - 8 October 2025 Time 08:30 Venu: Coastland Hotel Umhlanga
4. The G20 Ministerial Nuclear Energy conference and Media Briefing
The Department in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will convene a G20 Nuclear Energy Ministerial conference on the 09th of October at the Coastland Hotel in Umhlanga, thereafter Dr Ramokgopa together with the IAEA Director General, Mr Rafael Mariano Grossi will host a media briefing to articulate the importance of nuclear energy in the global energy transitions.
Date: 09 October 2025 Venue: Coastland Hotel Umhlanga Time: 14: 00 – 16:00 (Media Briefing to start at 15H30-15H55)
Media enquiries for the above events should be directed to: Tsakane.Khambane@dee.gov.za: Ministerial Spokesperson on 082 084 5566
5. Visit of to visit of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The purpose of Mr Grossi’s visit to South Africa is to strengthen co-operation between South Africa and the IAEA in support of the country’s Nuclear Energy Programme, Research Reactor Development, Human Resource Development, and Peaceful Applications of Nuclear Technology. This is Mr Grossi’s first visit to South Africa since assuming his role as IAEA Director General in 2019.
The Director General will visit the South African National Nuclear Energy Corporation’s SAFARI-1 which celebrated 60 years on 18 March 2025, and the NTP Radioisotopes which is amongst the four global producers of isotopes, nuclear medicine used for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
He will also visit the Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure ( NuMeRi), which is a hub for nuclear technology expertise in medicine and bioscience.
South Africa is one of the IAEA founding states in 1957. It is globally renowned for its nuclear technology, research and development and innovation expertise.
Date: 08 October 2025 Venue: Room 51312, Level 5 Bridge A Cnr Steve Biko and, Malan St, Capital Park Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Media enquiries for the above event should be directed to: Nikelwa.Tengimfene@necsa.co.za: Senior Manager: Corporate Communication, Marketing & Stakeholder Relations on 066 293 4451
Issued by the Department of Electricity and Energy
6 October 2025.