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Institutional misalignment among Eskom, the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), municipalities, and regulators poses a risk to South Africa's electricity transmission rollout. This was highlighted during a webinar by Creamer Media where industry leaders discussed execution challenges despite existing policy tools.

Tafadzwa Chibanguza from the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation emphasized the need for better coordination among institutions. Fragmented procurement frameworks, exacerbated by the transition to the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024, are delaying project execution.

NTCSA's Andrew Etzinger noted that Eskom's unbundling complicates transmission planning, potentially deterring private investment. Additionally, the alignment of grid planning with renewable energy procurement is crucial, as highlighted by Precious Edward from the Department of Electricity and Energy. Effective planning and investment frameworks are essential for successful transmission expansion in South Africa.