DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Discussion | Energy availability factor at 70%

JOHANNESBURG - South Africans have been seeing the light for more than five months due to the suspension of load-shedding. 

Eskom has managed to keep its energy availability factor at 70 percent. 

Decreased demand has also helped ensure a steady electricity supply. 

So, how has the utility managed to keep the lights on? And, will it last? 

Former Eskom Chief Executive Jacob Maroga unpacks this further.

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