Stages 4 and 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Thursday morning until Sunday afternoon

Wednesday, 25 January 2023: Due to the breakdown of a generating unit each at Camden, Kendal, Lethabo and Majuba power stations over the past 24 hours, loadshedding will increase to Stages 4 and 5 for the remainder of the week, starting at 05:00 on Thursday morning.

During the same time the return to service of a generating unit each at Matla and Tutuka power stations have been delayed. Two generating units at Kriel, a unit each at Majuba and Tutuka power stations have been returned to service.

A further update will be published as soon as any significant changes occur.

Planned maintenance to 6 462MW while breakdowns currently amount to 15 977MW of generating capacity.

Eskom requests members of the public to continue assisting by reducing the usage and to sparingly use electricity.

ENDS