On 1 March 2013 Eskom turned ninety years old. Eskom's history is tied to the story of South Africa's economic rise. Through electricity provision, Eskom has powered, and continues to power, South Africa.
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The First Decade
1923 to 1933Establishment and consolidation
The Second Decade
1933 to 1943ESCOM rises to the challenge
The Third Decade
1943 to 1953From difficulty to development
The Fourth Decade
1953 to 1963ESCOM becomes South Africa's power house
The Fifth Decade
1963 to 1973Giants in a world of power
The Sixth Decade
1973 to 1983Growth, changes and challenges
The Seventh Decade
1983 to 1993Building a better organisation
The Eighth Decade
1993 to 2003Leading change
The Ninth Decade
2003 to 2013Powering transformation