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Eskom not anticipating load shedding this weekend─── SABRINA DEAN 15:26 Fri, 31 Oct 2014
Johannesburg - Power supplier Eskom says although it doesn’t anticipate any load shedding this weekend the system remains tight and consumers are requested to save power wherever possible.
This after it was able to avert stage one load shedding at the last minute yesterday.
Spokesperson Andrew Etzinger says the evening electricity demand is lower over weekends, which means although the system is tight, they are able to control it.
He says geysers, swimming pool pumps and air conditioners are the biggest drain on electricity resources and has asked consumers to switch these off wherever possible, particularly between the 18:00 to 20:00 peak.
Etzinger adds Eskom is now counting down the days until the first generator at Medupi is expected to become operational on December 24.
Visit www.eskom.co.za for the latest information on the state of the power system.
Etzinger adds Eskom is now counting down the days until the first generator at Medupi is expected to become operational on December 24.
Visit www.eskom.co.za for the latest information on the state of the power system.
Sabrina Dean/OFM News
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