South Africa’s Eskom has achieved profitability and surpassed 460 days without implementing load shedding, prompting debate regarding the necessity of the government’s planned separation of its transmission assets. While the restructuring aims to bolster the nation’s energy security, concerns are rising that it could undermine a utility demonstrating positive recovery. The government’s plan is now viewed with skepticism as Eskom’s performance improves. Critics question the timing of the separation, suggesting it may weaken a currently strengthening Eskom. The situation raises the possibility that the government may be poised to dismantle a successfully recovering asset. This leads to questions about the true motivations behind the restructuring initiative in South Africa.