Eskom optimistic about winter 2025 amidst operational setbacks

Power utility outlines comprehensive plan to ensure a more stable electricity supply

- BANELE GININDZA

ESKOM is entering the winter of 2025 with a renewed sense of optimism, reporting significant improvements in its performance metrics while acknowledging ongoing operational challenges.

In the latest winter outlook from 1 April to 31 August 2025, the power utility on Monday outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at ensuring a more stable electricity supply during the colder months.

According to Eskom CEO Dan Marokane, the winter preparations were a testament to the hard-earned victories achieved over the past year.

"Against this progress, we have seen some setbacks in operational excellence, as evidenced by the recent loadshedding requirements between January to April 2025," Marokane said.

"A targeted plan has been put in place to reinforce operational discipline and accelerate recovery initiatives to address the root causes related to the recent load shedding events. We are maintaining our focus on the Generation Recovery Plan and Demand Management initiatives to minimise load shedding requirements over the Winter 2025 period."