The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Image: Shutterstock.
Load shedding for the week – Here’s the updated schedule
Eskom has provided an update regarding load shedding stages that will be implemented this week. Here’s the latest..
The City of Tshwane has updated its load shedding schedule. Image: Shutterstock.
Eskom says it will implement Stage 1 and 2 load shedding alternatively until further notice.
The embattled power utility had suspended rolling blackouts for an extended period citing various reasons.
LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
On Tuesday, Eskom said Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Tuesday until 05:00 the next day, thereafter,Stage 1 will be implemented.
“The setback experienced in returning two generating units to service as well as the loss of three generating units necessitated Stage 2 load shedding from today,” the power utility said.
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FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW:
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Ekurhuleni
- City of Tshwane
- City of Cape Town (PDF)
- Nelson Mandela Bay
- eThekwini
- Manguang
- Buffalo City
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Eskom said unplanned outages are currently at 14 953 MW of generating capacity, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 7 638 MW.
“Eskom power stations managers and their teams are working tirelessly to ensure 2 700 MW of generating capacity is returned to service before the end of the week.”
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