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Institutional misalignment among Eskom, the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), and other stakeholders is jeopardizing South Africa's electricity transmission rollout, as discussed in a recent webinar by Creamer Media. Industry leaders emphasized the need for improved coordination and effective planning frameworks to address execution challenges, particularly amid the fragmented procurement landscape and the complexities introduced by Eskom's unbundling. Aligning grid planning with renewable energy procurement is deemed essential for attracting private investment and ensuring successful transmission expansion.