Analyst backs Eskom transmission split to boost electricity market competition.

President Ramaphosa has endorsed the Phase I report of the Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT), setting the stage to restructure South Africa's electricity sector to create competition, unlock investment, reduce electricity prices and ensure energy security for sustained economic growth and job creation. The report sets out recommendations for establishing an independent Transmission System Operator separate from Eskom. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Professor Vally Padayachee, Power and Energy Expert and a former Executive Manager of Eskom and a former Senior Executive of City Power JHB