Eskom marks 100 days without load shedding

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom said its tracking good progress in its generation recovery plan as it marks 100 consecutive days without load shedding.

The power utility said this builds on the momentum of 2024 when Eskom delivered 352 load shedding-free days.

In the current financial year 2025/26, Eskom has recorded 26 hours of load shedding and delivered 144 days of reliable electricity to date.

Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said unplanned losses due to breakdowns are now at 6,035 megawatts, well below the 7,000-megawatt threshold.

“These operational gains are not just milestones - they are stepping stones toward a larger goal: ending load shedding for good. Eskom remains fully committed to supporting South Africa’s electricity reform agenda and accelerating the transition to a competitive, sustainable energy future.”