The report sets out recommendations for establishing an independent Transmission System Operator separate from Eskom. The TSO is a key enabler of a successful competitive wholesale electricity market that is expected to deliver reliable and cost-effective electricity. Establishing a fully independent TSO is a key policy objective, enshrined in the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA) in 2024. In the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ramaphosa underlined Government’s commitment to this policy objective, stating that: “We are restructuring Eskom and establishing a fully independent state-owned transmission entity. This entity will have ownership and control of transmission assets and be responsible for operating the electricity market.”