South Africa: No Load Shedding in Over 500 Days, Says Eskom

500 days without load shedding but thousands of South Africans are still facing power cuts

Eskom says load shedding is off the table for now, but thousands of South Africans in two provinces still face targeted power cuts.

South Africa: No Load Shedding in Over 500 Days, Says Eskom

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has not experienced load shedding in over 500 days, reflecting the cumulative impact of improved fleet performance, lower unplanned outages, increased generation capacity and reduced reliance on emergency generation resources, Eskom said.

South Africa experiences unprecedented 504 days free from load shedding

Eskom has reported that the nation has successfully navigated 504 consecutive days without experiencing load shedding, marking a significant milestone in the power utility’s efforts to enhance reliability and energy security, Cape {town} Etc reports. The last instance of load shedding was noted on 16 May 2025, and Eskom attributes this achievement to multiple factors, including improved fleet performance, reduced unplanned... Read more →

Eskom hits 500-day milestone, targets end of load reduction by 2027

Local - Despite many communities across the province and nationwide going days without electricity for various reasons, from maintenance and illegal connections and meter tampering to damaged infrastructure, Eskom said South Africa has now gone more than 500 consecutive days without load shedding.