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The turning of the year 2 025! So, we end one year and start the next. There is little doubt that 2025 was an interesting year. Of course, it was tough – but it also presented one or two sparks of hope, I think. If we leave sport aside for a moment, the G20 was a success – and although there are certainly appropriate but cynical views about why we suddenly saw folk working to repair, maintain and ‘make nice’ Johannesburg, as the host city – the impact was positive. We also saw the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement provide a few flickers of positive sentiment. And we saw what was some quite extraordinary washing of dirty linen in public via various commissions and enquiries – in a way which suggested it may be very hard to hide what everyone can see happening. What can we take away from all of this? Well, if there is a will there is a way. If there is political will and the money can be found (don’t think too much about this comment…) things can be done. And they can be done well. It also seems that folk in general have had it with enquiries that seem to present pretty obvious outcomes, and nothing is done following the fact. It seems that regular citizens will no longer tolerate that. The last general observation is that we may be seeing a meeting of minds at the highest levels of political leadership – some indication that the Government of National Unity may be developing a more constructive approach to the way the country is managed – and that is having an impact. Let’s wait and see … This was also an interesting year for me personally, as I found myself having to step
Powering Africa’s Renewable Transition
Editor: Leigh Darroll Design & Layout: Katlego Montsho Advertising Manager: Paul Engelbrecht Circulation: Karen Smith Technical Editorial Consultant: Ian Jandrell As renewables continue to power new generation capacity across Africa, transformers and auxiliary electrical infrastructure need to be engineered specifically to handle renewable energy operating dynamics. (Read more on page 3.)
away as a Director of Crown Publications. I have loved every moment I have spent with the company – and I will continue to play a part – but in a different role. Karen Grant continues as the Managing Director of the company, and Wilhelm du Plessis as Publisher. I have every confidence in their leadership. 2025 was a challenging year – but the glimmers of light we began to see will always remind me of how bad some previous years have been (just don’t tell them that)! As we end the year, and look ahead to 2026, allow me to extend my deepest appreciation to the Editor of Electricity + Control , Leigh Darroll, the Advertising Manager, Paul Engelbrecht, the Design and Layout artist, Katlego Montsho as well as the Web and Circulation Manager Karen Smith and her team, and Brenda Grossman, Administrator: Production & Database. I wish all our readers, supporters and friends a safe and relaxing Festive Season. And I wish you and your families the very best for 2026. Let the new year be new in every respect! May it be successful and rewarding for you all. Here’s to 2026!
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