
- Energy Council supports gradual transition to independent transmission operator.
- SA Wholesale Electricity Market launch pushed to Q3 2026 to ensure readiness.
- Full transmission unbundling now expected by April 2029.
South Africa’s energy reform programme is advancing at a measured pace, with industry leaders backing a phased approach to the unbundling of Eskom and the establishment of an independent transmission system operator.
The Energy Council of South Africa has formally endorsed a gradual transition, emphasising the need to balance structural reform with the management of commercial and fiscal risks. The council, chaired by Simon Baloyi who is also the CEO of petrochemicals…
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