OpinionBusinesses send an urgent letter to Ramaphosa:

In response to matters of concern raised by the Eskom board chairperson, Mr Mteto Nyati, President Ramaphosa reiterated government’s commitment to continue working closely with Eskom, the NTCSA and other stakeholders to ensure that the reform is implemented in a manner that preserves Eskom’s financial position, ensures that the TSO is able to invest in expanding and strengthening the transmission network, and engages lenders and funders in a transparent and responsible manner.

— President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a statement responding to concerns raised by Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati about the reform process.

The electricity reform clarity shows what a focused government-business partnership achieves when both sides commit to solving problems. We resolved policy confusion in weeks through direct engagement.

— Busi Mavuso, Chief Executive of Business Leadership South Africa, on the clarity brought by the president's announcement.