BREAKING: Load shedding may be implemented at short notice – Eskom

Eskom says while there is no load shedding planned on Tuesday, 31 May 2022, but has warned it could be implemented at the last minute – possibly between 17:00 and 22:00.

“While no loadshedding is currently anticipated, Eskom cautions the public that due to the continued shortage of generation capacity, the power system remains constrained for this evening. Should there be any further significant breakdowns, loadshedding might be required at short
notice, most likely during the evening peak of 17:00 – 22:00,” said Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha in a statement.

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NO LOAD SHEDDING… FOR NOW, ESKOM TO MONITOR SYSTEM

The power utility has been carrying out load shedding during the evening peak these past few weeks as it struggles to meet the demand for electricity. On Sunday, Eskom moved to suspend load shedding, but warned it would be bringing back the rolling blackouts soon, due to a loss in generation capacity.

Mantshantsha says they will continue to monitor the situation closely and adjust and communicate any changes as may be necessary. South Africans have since been urged to help limit the impact of the shortages by continuing to reduce the usage of electricity and to switch off all non-essential items.

“Eskom cautions the public that as the shortage of generation capacity persists, the system will continue to be constrained with an elevated risk of loadshedding over the coming weeks. We would like to remind the public that loadshedding is implemented only as a last resort to protect the national grid. We therefore urge all South Africans to continue using electricity sparingly especially between 05:00 – 09:00 in the mornings and 16:00 – 22:00 in the evenings”

Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha