On 26/03/2025, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment issued an update regarding Eskom's reform. Dr Dion George, the Minister, emphasized that South Africa needs to balance energy needs with environmental concerns, citing Eskom's failure to meet emission standards as a major issue. The government will not grant Eskom unchecked permission to pollute, and the Minister has called for Eskom's unbundling, emphasizing the need for renewable energy adoption.