The energy regulator (NERSA) made public the names of members of its newly established Electricity Advisory Forum (EMAF).
The Forum is expected to advise the regulator on electricity market reform, including the development and implementation of the wholesale electricity market, market codes, trading arrangements and related regulatory instruments.
It is made up of experts from diverse sectors, including regulatory authorities, industry associations, academia and civil society.
At a press briefing in November, NERSA said the EMAF marks a key milestone in South Africa’s electricity sector reform programme.
Members are:
• Mr Rhulani Mathebula – National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
• Mr Mutshidza Nndwamato – Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities
• Ms Letlhogonolo Tsoai – Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
• Mr Mutenda Tshipala – Eskom Holdings SOC
• Dr Willem den Heijer – Ferro Alloy Producers Association
• Mr Shreelin Naicker – Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
• Mr Lovemore Chilimanzi – South African Electricity Traders Association
• Mr Craig Morkel – South African Oil and Gas Alliance
• Dr Nicole Loser – The Green Connection
• Dr Graeme Chown – Independent
• Prof Katleho Moloi – University of South Africa
• Prof Simon Roberts – University of Johannesburg
• Dr Thando Vilakazi – Competition Tribunal
• Dr Tracy Ledger – Public Affairs Research Institute
Alternate members include Prof Vally Padayachee (Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities) and Mr Tendani Mutshutshu (Eskom Holdings SOC).