Electricity + Control

The next steps in Eskom’s unbundling

Eskom Holdings has welcomed the approval by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, of its revised unbundling strategy. This enables the next stage of Eskom’s separation and supports the development of the future structure of South Africa’s electricity supply industry as defined by the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act (ERAA). Through its unbundling strategy the utility aims to enable more efficient service delivery, greater competition, and enhanced policy and investor certainty to drive reindustrialisation and economic growth.

Seeking solutions with ferrochrome producers

On 8 December Eskom confirmed that it had finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samancor Chrome and the Glencore–Merafe Chrome Venture, following constructive engagements held with the Minister of Electricity and Energy and organised labour. The MoU formalises a joint commitment to develop a sustainable, long-term intervention for the ferrochrome sector, which has been severely affected by global market pressures and rising production costs.

Potential for localisation in the solar PV sector

The Solar PV Industry Association of South Africa (SAPVIA) recently hosted a media briefing looking at the issue of localisation in the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector in South Africa.

President Ramaphosa hails new Sasol gas facility

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the launch of Sasol’s new Integrated Processing Facility in Inhassoro, Mozambique, describing it as a milestone in South Africa–Mozambique energy cooperation and a model for regional development.

A new president for CESA

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), which represents 600 consulting engineering firms across South Africa that employ about 17 000 people, recently announced its newly elected President, Dr Vishal Haripersad.

Changing of the guard in the Eskom Board

As the Eskom Board appointed in October 2022 reached the end of its term on 30 November 2025, Eskom extends its deep appreciation to the Board members for their dedicated service. These leaders stepped forward when called upon to support Eskom and the country during one of the most challenging periods in the utility’s history. Their integrity, steady leadership and commitment to public service laid the foundation for the progress achieved over the past three years.