Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 20:00 tonight. Thereafter, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Saturday.

Friday, 22 March 2024: Due to the need to replenish the emergency reserves in preparation for the week ahead and the loss of three generating units over the last 24 hours, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 20:00 tonight. Thereafter, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Saturday, followed by Stage 2 loadshedding until 20:00 and thereafter Stage 3 resumes again until 05:00 on Sunday. Please refer to the table below for the loadshedding schedule:

Eskom will closely monitor the power system and provide an update on Sunday afternoon.

Unplanned outages account for 15 409MW of generating capacity, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 6 261MW.

Eskom Power Station General Managers and their teams are working diligently to ensure that additional generating capacity is recovered by bringing units on unplanned outages and planned maintenance back to service as soon as possible. A total of 3 570MW of generating capacity is anticipated to return to service by Monday.

Eskom’s evening peak demand tonight is 25 857MW.

We would like to thank those who heed the call to use electricity sparingly and efficiently, including switching off geysers and pool pumps from 17:00 to 21:00 or during load limiting. This lowers demand and helps alleviate the pressure on the power system, contributing to lower stages of loadshedding.

ENDS