Ramaphosa meets Eskom board on energy reform path:
Path is crucial to achieve affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity supply, says president
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Ramaphosa discusses energy reforms with EskomThe government plans a fully independent, state-owned transmission operator with ownership and control of transmission assets.
Key FactsAug 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- President Cyril Ramaphosa reported a successful meeting with Eskom’s board about the impending energy reform path.
- The government wants to establish a fully independent, state-owned transmission operator with ownership and control of transmission assets.
- According to Vincent Magwenya, the government seeks to preserve Eskom’s finances and enable investment in a stronger transmission network.
- The Presidency said the Eskom Restructuring Task Team is developing reforms with government, Eskom and NTCSA representatives; the board supports the policy direction.
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.
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Ramaphosa meets Eskom board on energy reform path: Path is crucial to achieve affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity supply, says president
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