South Africa Amends Anti-Trust Laws to Aid Energy-Intensive Industries
South Africa's government has announced changes to anti-trust laws, enabling competing firms to collaborate on energy infrastructure and supply contracts. This move aims to support industries suffering from skyrocketing electricity costs.
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In a decisive move to address the crippling electricity cost crisis, South Africa's government has announced amendments to its anti-trust laws. These changes, unveiled by Trade Minister Parks Tau parks tauon January 7, 2026, will allow competing firms to collaborate on building energy infrastructure and jointly negotiate supply contracts. This policy shift is designed to provide relief to energy-intensive industries that have been severely affected by electricity costs, which have surged over 900% since 2008, according to the country's Minerals Council.
