Load-shedding update: We’re back at stage 6

Eskom says while two units were returned to service, seven had to be taken offline.

April 24, 2023
Caxton Reporter Less than a minute

Capacity constraints has wiped any hopes of lower load-shedding stages to kick off the week with Eskom announcing that stage 6 power cuts will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon. Stage 4 coming into effect tomorrow during non-peak hours.

The power utility says seven units were taken offline for repairs with breakdowns currently at 17 955MW and planned maintenance causing a shortage of 5 042MW.

The current load-shedding outlook:

  • Stage 6: Monday 16:00 – Tuesday 05:00
  • Stage 4: Tuesday 05:00 – 16:00
  • Stage 6: Tuesday 16:00 – Wednesday 05:00
  • Stage 3: Wednesday 05:00 – 16:00
  • Stage 4: Wednesday 16:00 – midnight.

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April 24, 2023
Caxton Reporter Less than a minute

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Jana Boshoff

Jana works as a senior support specialist for Caxton digital. Before that she was a journalist at the Middelburg Observer 15 years where she won numerous awards including Sanlam's Up and Coming Journalist, Caxton Multimedia Journalist of the Year, and several investigative awards. She is passionate about people and the stories untold.
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