South Africa news 2026: Eskom grid stability improves ahead of winter peak
Afrique du Sud economy — load-shedding hours fall versus prior years; Johannesburg businesses report gains as municipalities expand rooftop solar tie-ins.
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EconomyEskom reported fewer load-shedding hours entering the Southern Hemisphere winter as planned maintenance on coal units completed and diesel peaking plants remained on standby. Johannesburg businesses said productivity improved versus the same period two years ago when stage-six cuts were common.
Municipalities in Cape Town and Durban expanded approvals for commercial rooftop solar feed-in, though grid connection queues persist for new applicants. Treasury officials cautioned that tariff adjustments must balance utility debt relief with household affordability.
Mining houses in Gauteng welcomed improved reliability for smelters and processing plants. Independent power producers signed new wheeling agreements to supply retail malls directly.
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