Delay in electricity law raises concerns about reforms

Electricity Regulation Amendment Act held up by tussle with municipalities

18 November 2024 - 10:24 By Antoinette Slabbert

A tussle over municipalities’ role in electricity distribution has delayed the promulgation of the long-awaited Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, raising the risk that crucial reforms to create a more competitive electricity market could be delayed...

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