Eskom extends stage 6 load shedding – and warns that things may get worse at short notice
Eskom says that stage 6 load shedding will remain in force until further notice.
“The extension of load shedding is caused by further breakdowns of generation units and the continued shortage of generation capacity due to delays in returning to service some generation units,” the group said.
Eskom warned that its systems remain constrained and that “changes to stages might be required at short notice“.
“Eskom will continue to adjust the stage of load shedding depending on the level of breakdowns,” it said.
The embattled power utility sid that load shedding is implemented as a last resort to maintain the stability of the national power system. It appealed to the public to continue assisting in limiting the impact of load shedding by reducing the usage of electricity and switching off heating and charging appliances at evening peak hours (17h00 to 21h00).
The group current has all-day stage 6 load shedding scheduled into the weekend, with further updates anticipated. It said it will publish a further update as soon as any significant changes occur.
Breakdowns have increased to 18,617MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 5,807MW.
Over the past 24 hours two generation units were returned to service at Camden Power Station.
In the same period, generating units at Duvha, Kendal, Medupi and Tutuka Power Stations were taken offline for repairs.
The delays in returning a unit to service at Kendal, Lethabo, Medupi and Tutuka power stations have exacerbated the capacity constraints.
“The team is working around the clock to ensure that these units are returned to service as soon as possible,” it said.
Schedules
For people living in the major metros, load shedding schedules are available here:
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Ekurhuleni
- City of Tshwane
- City of Cape Town (PDF)
- Nelson Mandela Bay
- eThekwini
- Manguang
- Buffalo City
For access to other load shedding schedules, Eskom has made them available on loadshedding.eskom.co.za.
Smartphone users can also download the app EskomSePush to receive push notifications when load shedding is implemented, as well as the times the area you are in will be off.
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