PwC warns of energy risks and water shortages as business concerns rise in South Africa

By Siphelele Dludla | Published Apr 1, 2025

Despite the suspension of load shedding since March 2024, PwC's latest South Africa Economic Outlook reveals that business leaders still consider energy disruptions their primary concern, alongside growing worries about water shortages and extreme weather events. The report outlines critical mitigation strategies businesses must implement to ensure resilience against these challenges in 2025-2026.