By Eamonn Ryan Starting June 1, 2024, South Africa will enforce critical changes to motor regulations that businesses must heed. The new mandate requires all new low-voltage motors to meet the IE3 efficiency standard. On June 3, 2024, a compulsory specification was Gazetted outlining efficiency requirements for electric motors (VC9113), which will take effect 12 months after the notice publication. These regulations impact motor importers and manufacturers.