South Africa Extends Public Comment Period on Electricity Market Transformation Paper and 2026 Pricing Policy

The South African government has extended the public comment period for its Electricity Market Transformation Position Paper and the Revised Electricity Pricing Policy for 2026. The extension, announced on 23 September 2026, gives stakeholders until 28 October 2026 to submit feedback. The position paper outlines the planned overhaul of the country’s electricity market, while the revised pricing policy proposes new tariff structures for consumers and producers. By widening the window for public input, the government aims to refine the proposals before final adoption. Comments received by the deadline will be considered in the policy’s final version, which will then be implemented in the coming fiscal year.