Eskom announces loadshedding’s return after a few days of respite
After a few days of respite from loadshedding, South Africans now have to brace themselves for the return of scheduled power outages. Eskom has announced the implementation of stage 2 loadshedding, starting from 4pm today until 4pm on Monday. Also read: President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation after Springboks’ triumph Eskom attributed the return of loadshedding to the need... Read more → The post Eskom announces loadshedding’s return after a few days of respite appeared first on CapeTown ETC.
After a few days of respite from loadshedding, South Africans now have to brace themselves for the return of scheduled power outages. Eskom has announced the implementation of stage 2 loadshedding, starting from 4pm today until 4pm on Monday.
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Eskom attributed the return of loadshedding to the need to replenish emergency reserves. The utility said that this comes in anticipation of the colder weather conditions that parts of the country are expected to experience in the coming days.
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 4pm until 4pm on Monday. Thereafter, stage 2 and stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented.
This pattern will be repeated daily, and residents are advised to prepare for outages by checking the loadshedding schedules specific to their areas.
Breakdowns are currently at 16 150 MW of generating capacity, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 5 950 MW.
‘Eskom teams are working tirelessly to ensure that additional generating units are returned to service as soon as possible,’ the power utility said in a statement.
Eskom said that it would closely monitor the power system and communicate any changes, should they be required.
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 16:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 2 and 3 loadshedding will be implemented until further notice.#loadshedding pic.twitter.com/bcp0sfoP4p
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) October 29, 2023
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