Eskom load shedding

Power utility Eskom has confirmed it will suspend load shedding at 05:00 on Saturday, 8 October in good news for customers. PHOTO: www.rd.com/Getty Images

Eskom suspends load shedding ahead of the weekend!

Power utility Eskom has confirmed it will suspend load shedding at 05:00 on Saturday, 8 October in good news for customers.

Eskom load shedding

Power utility Eskom has confirmed it will suspend load shedding at 05:00 on Saturday, 8 October in good news for customers. PHOTO: www.rd.com/Getty Images

Power utility Eskom has confirmed it will suspend load shedding at 05:00 on Saturday, 8 October.

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“While the generation capacity constraints persist, the suspension of load-shedding is possible due to the anticipated lower weekend demand, as well as adequate levels of emergency generation reserves,” the power utility stated.

“Eskom will publish a further update on Sunday afternoon, or as soon as there are any significant changes.”

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The group said that a generation unit each at Camden, Grootvlei, Hendrina, Kendal, Kriel, Majuba and Tutuka power stations have returned to service.

A generating unit at Duvha Power Station was taken offline for repairs.

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“We currently have 5 512MW on planned maintenance, while another 13 484MW of capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns,” Eskom said.

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FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW: