Power utility Eskom has announced reduced load shedding this weekend due to “lower demand”.
The country is currently battling stage 1 rolling blackouts, with stage 4 previously set to kick in at 4 pm. However, Eskom announced on Friday afternoon stage 3 will kick in instead.
“Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today (Friday) until 05:00 on Saturday. Thereafter, Stage 1 will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Saturday. This pattern will be implemented daily until further notice”.
It said the reduced stage was due to “lower demand”.
It said a generating unit at Camden Power Station has returned to service, but one at Matla and two at Camden and Kriel stations were down for repairs.
Delays in returning to service a unit at Kendal and two at Tutuka stations are making the situation worse.
“Breakdowns are currently at 15 901MW of generating capacity, while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 4 014MW”.
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