Eskom Says Stage 3 And 4 Loadshedding Will Be Implemented Over The Weekend

Eskom said today that Stage 6 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Saturday. Thereafter, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 and Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Saturday. This cycle will be repeated on Sunday until 05:00 on Monday morning. These loadshedding stages may change at short notice. Eskom will publish a further update as soon as any significant changes occur.

Breakdowns are currently at 15 930MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 6 505MW.

Over the past 24 hours two generation units at Kendal and Kriel, and a unit each at Matimba and Medupi Power Stations were returned to service.

In the same period, a generating unit each at Matla and Tutuka Power Stations were taken offline for repairs. The delays in returning a unit to service at Kriel and two units at Tutuka Power Stations have contributed to the capacity constraints. The team is working around the clock to ensure that generating units are returned to service as soon as possible.

We thank those South Africans who do heed the call to use electricity sparingly and efficiently in helping to alleviate the pressure on the power system, as this is assisting in avoiding higher stages of loadshedding