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2026
Eskom CFO Calib Cassim retires
Eskom announced that Group Chief Financial Officer Calib Cassim retired after 24 years of service. He will continue in an acting capacity until his successor's appointment takes effect.
2026
Eskom reports a second consecutive profitable year
Eskom posted its second consecutive profitable year in September 2026, which the article describes as part of the utility's turnaround.
2021
Eskom executes separation of transmission division
Eskom said it had executed the separation of its transmission division by transferring it to its wholly owned subsidiary, the National Transmission Company South Africa. The transfer remained subject to conditions, including creditor consents.
2021
Eskom sought court review of Nersa's rejection
Eskom initiated proceedings in the South Gauteng High Court to review Nersa's decision to reject its MYPD 5 revenue application.
2021
Eskom and Msunduzi Municipality enter active partnership
Eskom entered a three-year Active Partnership Agreement with Msunduzi Municipality, appointing Eskom as network maintenance services agent and tasking it with capacity building and skills transfer.
2021
Eskom sells two non-core properties
Eskom sold two office buildings to South Africa’s Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation for R76.1 million as part of its strategy to dispose of non-core property.
2020
Court ruling allows Eskom to recover equity injections
The High Court set aside NERSA’s decision to deduct a R69 billion equity injection from Eskom’s allowable revenue, allowing phased recovery of the amount.
2020
Eskom launches free electricity awareness campaign
Eskom launched a campaign to raise awareness of its Free Basic Electricity programme for indigent households.
2020
Eskom and Deloitte reach R150 million settlement
Eskom said it reached an out-of-court settlement with Deloitte under which Deloitte would repay R150 million of the R207 million in fees it collected. The agreement stated there were technical irregularities in the procurement process and that investigations showed Deloitte was not involved in state capture or other forms of corruption.
2020
Eskom appoints Sikonathi Mantshantsha as spokesperson
Eskom announced the appointment of financial journalist Sikonathi Mantshantsha as its national spokesperson. He was due to begin the role on 1 February.
2019
Eskom implements Stage 6 load shedding
Eskom introduced Stage 6 rotational load shedding on Monday, December 9, 2019, citing high generating-unit breakdowns and a failure in the power supply to coal conveyors at Medupi Power Station. The utility said the Stage 6 load shedding was stopped at 22:00 and Stage 4 resumed.
2019
Eskom sues Deloitte over fees and contract awards
Eskom took legal action against Deloitte seeking to reclaim $14 million, alleging that Deloitte charged five times more than competitors and was awarded contracts improperly. Deloitte denied wrongdoing and said it would fight the claim in court.