The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has called for public comment on revised draft rules for electricity trading as part of a second round of consultations after Eskom raised objections to an initial draft published in November 2025.
In a statement, Nersa said the updated draft rules had been significantly expanded and revised to incorporate stakeholder comments that were made during the initial consultation process.
“The revised rules establish a comprehensive regulatory architecture designed to enable the phased implementation and operationalisation of bilateral electricity trading arrangements, thereby supporting the transition towards a fully competitive electricity retail market in South Africa,” the regulator said.
A deadline of July 27 has been set for the submission of written comments, with the date for public hearings to be announced after that closing date.
Nersa indicates that the aim is for the rules to be Gazetted in August.
