Event Brief
SONA 2026: Eskom's Monopoly Ends, New Entity Formed
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Summary: President Ramaphosa announces the end of Eskom's monopoly and plans for an independent transmission company.
WHO: President Cyril Ramaphosa
WHAT: Announcement of restructuring Eskom and forming an independent transmission entity
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: To address the energy crisis and promote competition in the electricity market
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