Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, loadshedding will be implemented at Stages 1 and 4 daily.

Sunday, 06 August 2023: Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Monday, followed by Stage 4 loadshedding until 05:00 on Tuesday. This will be repeated on Tuesday into Wednesday.  Please refer to the loadshedding table for the schedule:

Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur.

Breakdowns are currently at 15 050MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 4 434MW.

Over the past 24 hours, a generating unit at Camden and Duvha power stations was returned to service.

In the same period, a generating unit at Medupi Power Station was taken offline for repairs.  

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

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

We appeal to the members of the public to continue 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