A. Issues In the Environment
1. Economy
1.1. Eskom Turnaround gains momentum
1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed continuing improvement in Eskom’s financial and operational performance for the first six months ending September 2025. Eskom recorded a profit of R24.3 billion after tax, which is 37% higher than the same period in 2024.
1.1.2. In the same period, Eskom delivered consistent energy supply with only four days of load-shedding. Electricity supply reliability stood at 96% in 2024/25, improving to 98% year-to-date.
1.1.3. Eskom’s solid performance demonstrates the efficacy of Eskom’s recovery plan initiated under Operation Vulindlela structural reforms programme, the level…
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Some lions just escaped a nature reserve in South Africa
They were rejected from their group.
They could maybe ask to be let in the group again
But their pride wouldn\’t let them.
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