Government has published its second Nationally Determined Contribution, proposing a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target range of 320-380 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2035.
According to the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, this commitment demonstrates South Africa’s dedication to a just energy transition and international climate obligations.
Ntshavheni was speaking at a post Cabinet media briefing on Thursday.
“Government undertook a technical analysis of the country’s likely GHG emissions pathways up to 2035, as well as an analysis of South Africa’s legal obligations under the Paris Agreement and rulebook, the country’s planned renewable capacity for 2035, the National Energy Efficiency Strategy and the Integrated Resource Plan,” she said.
SA-Nigeria cooperation
Meanwhile, the Minister reported that Cabinet was informed about the results of the technical working visit to Nigeria, which was conducted by Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe.
The visit aimed to discuss cooperation in the mining, oil and gas sectors, as part of the South Africa–Nigeria Bi-National Commission (BNC).
“Nigeria seeks to develop its mining sector through exploration and production of the vast mineral resources, and to leverage on South Africa’s vast experience in the mining sector,” she said.
She further added that South Africa has an interest in securing oil allocations and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) supply from Nigeria, and learn from Nigeria’s vast experience in oil and gas production.
“Cabinet was informed of Nigeria’s commitment to finalise, by the end of August 2025, the commercial terms for crude oil allocations to South Africa, which will enable direct access for South African State-owned and private refineries,” said the Minister. – SAnews.gov.za
