Abstract
The South African government is committed to universal access to electricity. Since this goal cannot be met via grid electrification, the government is investing in levelling the playing-field between grid and non-grid technologies. A non-grid rural electrification programme was launched in early 1999 in which subsidies are provided to enable private companies to electrify rural areas. However, though companies were selected in April 1999, none of these had started operating by October 2000. This article discusses the process from commencement of the programme until October 2000. The roles of various stakeholders are outlined and the key activities undertaken within the programme are presented.
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