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China donates emergency power equipment worth ZAR 167 million to South Africa in August 2023 (Linked to Record ID#107622)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Start Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| End Date | Apr 27, 2030 |
| Duration | 2,440 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 107621 |
Grant Description
On August 22, 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced China had pledged ZAR 167 million worth of emergency power equipment during the BRICS summit in South Africa.
The donation pledge was accompanied by a ZAR 500 million grant for energy development assistance, captured in record ID #107622. The first batch of equipment was received on November 30th, 2023, and included 450 gasoline generators. The total donation was to include 552 generators ranging from 6kw up to 200kw.
The generators were to serve as backup electricity for public buildings including clinics, schools and courts.
The second batch, received in August 2024, consisted of 39 diesel generator sets, 35 100kWh off-grid Photovoltaic systems, as well as 25 200kWh off-grid Photovoltaic systems.
Sources & References
- Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Talks on the occasion of the State Visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Union Buildings
- Tshwane, 22 August 2023
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- Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa receives donated energy equipment, 30 Nov
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- Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa receives second consignment of donated energy equipment, 27 Aug Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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