South Africa is at a critical juncture. With the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act (ERAA) now enshrining open access and competition into law, the promise of a reformed, liberalised electricity sector is finally within reach.
But Eskom’s conduct – and the silence of the Competition Commission – threaten to unravel these reforms before they even begin.
A pattern of selective objections
For more than a decade, private electricity traders have operated in South Africa with Eskom’s acceptance. PowerX, licensed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) in 2009, and at least four others licensed since 2021, have been contracting with customers in Eskom and municipal…
The Knysna Oyster Festival: This annual festival celebrates the local oyster harvest
and includes various activities and events centered around food and culture.

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Fun South African Fact: The world’s largest diamond was found in the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa on 25 January 1905.
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Why’d the blonde math major only apply to colleges in South Africa? She wanted to attend a party school where she couldn’t fail at integrating.