Wednesday, 19 July 2023: The breakdowns of eight generating units have put a severe strain on the power generation system. Therefore, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Thursday. Thereafter, various stages of loadshedding will be implemented until Saturday evening. Please refer to the loadshedding table below for the schedule:

Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur.

Breakdowns have increased to 19 127MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 2 313MW.

Since Tuesday evening, two generating units at Grootvlei Power Station were returned to service.

The delay in returning to service a generating unit each at Kendal, Kriel, Matla, and two generating units at Tutuka power stations is contributing to the current capacity constraints.

Eskom teams are working tirelessly to return these generating units to service.

Demand of electricity is expected to increase towards the weekend. Therefore, we appeal to the members of the public to assist in reducing demand by switching off non-essential appliances. We would like to thank those who do heed the call to use electricity sparingly and efficiently, including switching off geysers and pool pumps from 17:00 to 21:00, as this lowers demand and helps in alleviating the pressure on the power system and contributes to lower stages of loadshedding.

ENDS