South Africa
Load-shedding escalated this week─── 05:33 Tue, 02 May 2023
Load-shedding will be increased to Stage 4 from 05:00 until 16:00 on Tuesday.
Stage 6 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Tuesday until 05:00 on Wednesday.
#PowerAlert1
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) May 1, 2023
Due to the delay in returning nine generating units to service, the stages of loadshedding will be escalated this week. pic.twitter.com/5cBlaCrLlM
Breakdowns are currently at 17 920MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 3 412MW.
The delays in returning a unit to service at Arnot, Camden, Duvha, Kendal, Kriel, Lethabo, Matimba, Matla and Tutuka power stations contributed to the current capacity constraints. The team is working around the clock to ensure that generating units are returned to service as soon as possible.
We thank those South Africans who do heed the call to use electricity sparingly and efficiently in helping to alleviate the pressure on the power system, as this is assisting in avoiding higher stages of load-shedding.
