SA has gone over 230 days without load shedding. Eskom points to improved plant performance, fewer outages and a more stable power system.

SA has gone over 230 days without load shedding. Eskom points to improved plant performance, fewer outages and a more stable power system.

Eskom has released its load-reduction schedule, which will be implemented from Monday, 29 December, to Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Eskom said ongoing adverse weather, persisting daily through the festive season, has led to a sharp increase in faults.

A prominent energy expert has predicted that government's revised unbundling strategy for Eskom will bring back load-shedding.

The power system remains stable and continues to meet demand, Eskom says.

The power system remains stable and continues to meet demand, Eskom says.

The amount owed to Eskom for its tariff determination mistake has grown from R54 billion to R76 billion.

Several areas across Gauteng will continue to face scheduled power cuts during peak hours, according to Eskom’s latest load reduction schedule.

Several areas across Gauteng will continue to face scheduled power cuts during peak hours, according to Eskom’s latest load reduction schedule.