Eskom is reporting a second consecutive year of profitability, with group profit after tax rising to R30.3 billion, while improved generation performance has reduced reliance on costly diesel

The National Briefing · Sep 1, 2026 · 4m

Eskom is reporting a second consecutive year of profitability, with group profit after tax rising to R30.3 billion, while improved generation performance has reduced reliance on costly diesel. But challenges remain, including declining electricity sales, rising municipal debt and a qualified audit opinion.

Guest: Chris Yelland, Energy Analyst and Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence