Ramaphosa appoints new leadership for South Africa’s Presidential Climate Commission (2026–2030)
According to a statement carried via Africa Newsroom, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed leadership and members of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) for the 2026–2030 term.
The PCC sits at the centre of high-stakes policy trade-offs—how to cut emissions while protecting jobs, ensuring energy security, and maintaining industrial competitiveness.
Leadership choices here often shape which transition priorities move fastest: just-transition financing, sector pathways, and the pace of regulatory implementation.
The Presidency’s official release confirms the appointment set and is dated “Friday, 2 January 2026.” SABC News also reported the development, stating Ramaphosa “has appointed” a new slate of climate commissioners.
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South Africa’s climate governance signals often ripple across Africa’s energy debates. Watch the first 90 days: priority workstreams, how labour and industry respond, and whether financing commitments match the ambition of the policy language.
Source: The Presidency — January 2, 2026 — https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-appoints-new-leadership-presidential-climate-commission
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