Eskom has requested the public to reduce the usage of electricity as the South African Weather Service warns of adverse weather conditions.<\/p>\n
The power utility said that its system is currently performing relatively well, and is not expecting to implement load shedding at this point.<\/p>\n
It added that it has not had to implement power cuts since 13 June as it has seen some improvement in the performance of its generation fleet.<\/p>\n
“However, the cold front will increase the demand for electricity thereby putting pressure on the power system.<\/p>\n
“Therefore Eskom urges the people of South Africa to help reduce electricity usage in order to ease the pressure on the system.”<\/p>\n
Eskom said it will communicate promptly should there be any significant changes to the performance of the system.<\/p>\n
The South African Weather Service has warned that a succession of cold fronts is expected to sweep across the country this week, going into the weekend.<\/p>\n
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