Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams meets with the University of Cape Town (UCT) to discuss ways to address South Africa’s electricity challenges through more affordable and sustainable solutions. The engagement focuses on UCT’s Power Futures Lab, which is presented as a platform for exploring and developing future-oriented approaches to power generation, efficiency and energy planning. While specific proposals and timelines are not detailed in the available report, the meeting indicates government interest in working with academic research capacity to support electricity-sector improvements. The discussion is framed around the goal of lowering electricity costs while pursuing sustainability, reflecting ongoing efforts to respond to power supply constraints and persistent affordability concerns. The report does not attribute particular policy decisions or outcomes to the meeting, but it underscores collaboration between government and research institutions as part of broader attempts to improve the electricity system. The information provided centers on the meeting itself and the stated intention to identify solutions aligned with affordability and long-term sustainability.