Deadline to officially end 103-year monopoly in South Africa

• Eskom's 103-year monopoly will officially end in April 2027
• The transition of South Africa's energy sector into a decentralised, competitive market is driven by the need for stable and consistent network expansion and modernisation, and by commitments to the Just Energy Transition
• The reforms aim to create a secure, affordable, sustainable, and equitable electricity system that supports economic growth, protects vulnerable consumers, and advances the country's Just Energy Transition