ESKOM reaches major operational milestone.
The power utility marks 100 consecutive days without load shedding.
Eskom spokeswoman, Daphne Mokwena said the achievement builds on the momentum of 2024 when the utility delivered 352 load shedding-free days and reflects on a sharp improvement from the 36 days recorded in the 2023/24 financial year, its lowest performance in recent years.
"This progress stems from the Generation Recovery Plan, implemented in March 2023 and driven by the unwavering dedication of our teams working to stabilise and strengthen the national grid," said Mokwena.
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In the current financial year (2025/26), Eskom has recorded just 26 hours of load shedding and delivered 144 days of reliable electricity to date.
Mokwena said the resilience of Eskom's generation fleet continues to improve, with unplanned losses due to breakdowns currently at 6 035 MW - well below the 7 000 MW threshold.
"The last time Eskom recorded unplanned losses below this level was on 27 September 2020, when the figure stood at 6 829 MW. These operational gains are not just milestones, they are stepping stones toward a larger goal: Ending loadshedding for good.
"Eskom remains fully committed to supporting South Africa's electricity reform agenda and accelerating the transition to a competitive, sustainable energy future. Our focus is not only on maintaining operational excellence, but also on enabling the structural reforms that will shape the future of the energy industry, for the benefit of all South Africans," she said.
