This is according to Eskom, that reported its electricity's system made significant progress towards a full recovery. 

The power utility also reported that water reserves for pump storage schemes and diesel reserves have been replenished for the week.

It stated that several units have been returned to service from planned and unplanned maintenance. 

However, the power utility also maintained that even though its generating performance has improved, its plants continue to remain vulnerable, and any unexpected shift such as an increase in unplanned breakdowns could result in load-shedding at short notice. 

Eskom thanked South Africans for using electricity sparingly and asks that geysers should be switched off as well as all non-essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand.


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