Deputy President Mashatile to deliver a keynote address at the Africa Oil Week and Green Energy Summit

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will attend and deliver a keynote address at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) and the Green Energy Summit (GEA), taking place from 09 - 13 October 2023 in Cape Town under the theme: “Maximising Africa's Natural Resources”. 

It is envisaged that this year’s AOW will connect more than 50 global Energy Ministers and Government Leaders, an expected more than 100 leading speakers, and more than 2 000 delegates during the five-day conference to share insights and explore opportunities for cooperation and trade among the participating countries.

The Deputy President will use the opportunity to explore avenues for the development of power generation, creation of new jobs in the energy sector, reduction of the energy deficit, and acceleration of socio-economic development for South Africa.

Deputy President Mashatile will be supported by the Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, as well as senior government officials.

Details of the attendance and address are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Time: 09h00
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre 2

Media wishing to cover the event should please send their details for accreditation to Bongani Majola (The Presidency) on 082 339 1993 or bonganim@presidency.gov.za or Pabalelo Serepo on 076 757 5140 or pabalelo.serepo@ogilvypr.co.za 

Media enquiries: Vukani Mde, Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 081 307 9233

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria