The government is pinning its hopes on a new Minister of Electricity to help fix the country's energy crisis.
However, not everyone is convinced with the move, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, during his SONA address.
The ongoing rolling blackouts have been devastating and sending frustrated South Africans over the edge.
But will a new minister end the 15-year-long crisis?
eNCA’s Heidi Giokos finds out in the video above.