Eskom has reduced load shedding; stage 2 will be implemented during the Afcon semi-final match. Image: Pixabay
Eskom reduces load shedding ahead of AFCON semi-final clash
Eskom reduced load shedding on Wednesday at 10:00, bringing relief to South Africans ahead of Bafana Bafana’s Afcon semi-final.
Eskom has reduced load shedding; stage 2 will be implemented during the Afcon semi-final match. Image: Pixabay
Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, has announced a temporary reduction in load shedding to Stage 1, scheduled to take effect on Wednesday at 10:00. This decision comes as welcome news for many South Africans, coinciding with Bafana Bafana’s highly anticipated Afcon semi-final match against Nigeria.
The power utility attributed the drop in load-shedding stages to sufficient emergency reserves and a slight increase in available generation capacity resulting from the return to service of two units.
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Load shedding reduced
On Wednesday, Eskom highlighted in its statement that it would reduce load shedding to Stage 1 until 14:00. After this time, Stage 2 load shedding will resume until further notice.
“Due to sufficient emergency reserves and a slight increase in available generation capacity, resulting from the return to service of two units, load shedding will be reduced to Stage 1 from 10am today until 2pm. Thereafter, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 2pm until further notice,” said the utility.
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The company emphasised its commitment to closely monitoring the power system and providing further updates as necessary.
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Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana are reportedly in high spirits ahead of their clash with the Super Eagles. The South African Football Association (Safa) expressed confidence, citing captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who delivered an exceptional performance in the quarter-final clash against Cape Verde.
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Williams made history by saving four out of five penalties in a shootout — a feat unprecedented in the Africa Cup.
Reflecting on his achievement, Williams humbly attributed the success to teamwork, emphasising the collective effort of the players.
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“Reaching the semi-finals here means we did it together,” he remarked.
As South Africa eagerly anticipates the semi-final showdown, the temporary reduction in load shedding offers some relief to fans. It ensures uninterrupted viewing of the highly anticipated match.
