Government Gazette REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Vol. 521 Cape Town 24 November 2008 No. 31638 THE PRESIDENCY No. 1263 24 November 2008 It is hereby notified that the President has assented to the following Act, which is hereby published for general information:– No. 34 of 2008: National Energy Act, 2008. AIDS HELPLINE: 0800-123-22 Prevention is the cure ACT To ensure that diverse energy resources are available, in sustainable quantities and at affordable prices, to the South African economy in support of economic growth and poverty alleviation, taking into account environmental management requirements and interactions amongst economic sectors; to provide for energy planning, increased generation and consumption of renewable energies, contingency energy supply, holding of strategic energy feedstocks and carriers, adequate investment in, appropriate upkeep and access to energy infrastructure; to provide measures for the furnishing of certain data and information regarding energy demand, supp...