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Ramaphosa Faces Eskom and Economic ChallengesEskom’s restructuring stalls amid weak GDP growth and underwhelming investment, threatening South Africa’s reform prospects.
Key FactsFeb 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- President Ramaphosa announced plans for an independent transmission entity to manage Eskom’s grid, but timelines remain vague.
- Eskom and the energy ministry resist transferring transmission assets to the new market operator despite commitments.
- The government intends to deploy the army to combat gangs and illegal mining in key provinces.
- Economic growth remains sluggish, manufacturing output declined, and investments are insufficient to reduce unemployment.
We are restructuring Eskom and establishing a fully independent transmission entity.— President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation address.
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