Eskom is disputing media reports that claim the costs of its Medupi and Kusile power stations have been overstated. In response to the coverage, the utility argues its figures show a narrower accounting picture than that presented by some reports.

Both outlets highlight that the disagreement centres not only on headline numbers, but also on what is included or excluded from Eskom’s own cost calculations. The commentary notes that Eskom attacks the basis of the media estimates while relying on its own accounting approach, and that it does not publicly disclose the specific items that are left out. The outlets suggest this lack of detail affects the ability to verify comparisons and assess the full cost implications.

While the sources agree on the broad thrust of Eskom’s response—rejecting claims of overstatement—they frame the issue differently in emphasis, focusing respectively on transparency concerns and on what the available figures do and do not address. Overall, the reporting places the dispute within an accountability debate around large infrastructure cost reporting for the two plants.