There will be load shedding today, November 29, from 6am to 10pm, and on Sunday, November 30, from 8am to 10pm.
Eskom will implement rotational load shedding in a bid to augment its water and diesel reserves for the week ahead.
In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Eskom said the power system had been extremely constrained on Friday and into the weekend, which would necessitate the use of open cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) for most of Friday.
Next week, the electricity system will be constrained on Monday and Tuesday.
Emergency reserves will be used through the evening peaks but any unforeseen technical problems at power stations or an increase in demand due to the weather conditions could necessitate the implementation of rotational load shedding.
Eskom’s load shedding schedules are available for Eskom direct customers on the website (https://loadshedding.eskom.co.za/ ).
Customers can also contact the call centre on 0860 037 566 for additional information.
Municipal customers can view the schedule provided in this story.
