Eskom confirmed that load shedding will remain suspended until the evening, with Stage 2 load shedding set to be implemented from 16:00 onwards.
According to Eskom’s tweet, this decision is based on the current lower demand in the country. The stable generation capacity, with breakdowns at 13,158MW and planned maintenance at 6,051MW, has allowed for the suspension of load shedding until 16:00 on Monday.
After 16:00 on Monday, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Tuesday. Load shedding will then be suspended from 05:00 until 16:00, followed by the implementation of Stage 2 load shedding from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday.
Eskom has urged the public to switch off non-essential appliances, especially between 17:00 and 21:00, to help reduce the demand during this period.
WHO IS ESKOM?
Eskom is a South African electricity public utility. It was established in 1923 as the Electricity Supply Commission.
The utility is the largest producer of electricity in Africa and was among the top utilities in the world in terms of generation capacity and sales.
It is the largest of South Africa’s state-owned enterprises.
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WHICH POWER STATIONS DO ESKOM OPERATE?
Eskom operates a number of notable power stations, including Matimba Power Stations and Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, Kusile Power Station in Witbank, Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga, and Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in the Western Cape, the only nuclear power plant in Africa.
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FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW:
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Ekurhuleni
- City of Tshwane
- City of Cape Town (PDF)
- Nelson Mandela Bay
- eThekwini
- Mangaung
- Buffalo City
To view the Load Shedding Schedule for your area, you can use the load shedding site here.
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