According to EWN, former Eskom CEO and MK Party MP, Brian Molefe, cautioned that Eskom still faces a risk of load shedding, despite eight months without blackouts. Speaking during a parliamentary energy portfolio committee meeting, Molefe expressed skepticism about the sustainability of improvements, noting that an energy availability factor of 63% still poses risks.
Eskom management, however, presented encouraging updates, highlighting improved revenue due to reduced load shedding and plans for further maintenance and system enhancements next year. Eskom board chairperson Dr. Mteto Nyati stressed that a load-shedding-free South Africa should become the norm, not an exception.
