Dipak Patel appointed new deputy chair of Presidential Climate Commission

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dipak Patel as deputy chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) for a tenure running from 2026 to 2030 in line with Section 10 (8) of the Climate Change Act. In a statement, Ramaphosa said Patel’s appointment would strengthen the commission’s work on climate finance, investment mobilisation, and the delivery of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition objectives.

Feb 9, 2026 - 14:00
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dipak Patel as deputy chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) for a tenure running from 2026 to 2030 in line with Section 10 (8) of the Climate Change Act. In a statement, Ramaphosa said Patel’s appointment would strengthen the commission’s work on climate finance, investment mobilisation, and the delivery of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition objectives.

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