Eskom REDUCES loadshedding – here’s what to know

Eskom has reduced loadshedding for the country, according to its website.

The national electricity provider announced the reduction from Tuesday (13 February, 2024). Loadshedding has downgraded from Stage 5 to Stage 3. As a result, parts of South Africa will get a break from loadshedding (and shorter time periods).

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Here’s what to know about your loadshedding schedule.

Eskom REDUCES loadshedding – here’s what to know

Eskom has announced reduced loadshedding for South Africa.

It’s good news for South Africans tired of scheduled outages.

Loadshedding downgrades from Stage 5 to Stage 3 from Tuesday. The announcement means less loadshedding for some provinces – as Eskom reaches higher capacity.

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If you’re in a part of the country that loadshedding affects, check your schedule for Stage 3 updates.

Remember to plan your day according to the next power outage.

Eskom and loadshedding

Stage 3 means that approximately 3, 000 MW of power reduces from the grid.

Eskom introduced loadshedding stages to clarify the length and severity of outages. Stages update to reflect national electricity load.

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Usually, reduced loadshedding is good news.

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Contact Eskom here

If you have anything to say about power outages, contact the national electricity provider. Contact information is available on the website, including which details to use for your area or province.

Contact the right area for quicker complaint resolution or fault logging. Always quote your reference number.

Reporting power faults and cable theft

The National Hotline exists to report faults, fraud, and cable theft.

Contact +27 86 003 7566 for a direct line to the electricity provider.

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