South Africa's Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, recently announced that the country's private sector-driven grid expansion signals a powerful shift in the national energy strategy. Experts say this is more than a policy update as it marks the beginning of an important new chapter defined by public-private collaboration, innovation, and the urgent need for scalable, inclusive energy solutions. They say it calls for bold thinking, deep local expertise, and a shared commitment to a future where reliable energy is a right, not a privilege.  Thami Ngubeni spoke to Tabi T. Tabi, CEO of Granville Energy..