Friday, 12 May 2023: Due to lower weekend demand, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 3 from 05:00 until 16:00 on Saturday. Thereafter, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Sunday, followed by Stage 4 loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 on Sunday. Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented thereafter. Please refer to the loadshedding table below for the schedule:

Eskom will publish another update as soon as any significant changes occur.

Breakdowns are currently at 18 713MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 3 222MW.

During the last 24 hours, a generating unit each at Hendrina, Kriel and Lethabo power stations have returned to service.

In the same period, a generation unit each at Kendal, Kriel, Medupi and Tutuka power stations were taken out of service due to breakdowns. In addition, the delay in returning units to service at Arnot, Kendal and Matla power stations continue to add to the current 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, including switching off geysers from 17:00 to 21:00, in helping to alleviate the pressure on the power system and avoiding higher stages of loadshedding.

ENDS