Eskom to implement load shedding stage 2: Your schedule for Thursday

Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 10am today, which is likely to continue until 10pm.

If there is a need to move to stage 3, Eskom will communicate accordingly.

This is due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to planned and unplanned outages.

Stage 2 load shedding requires a reduction of about 2000MW, meaning that although certain areas will be without electricity for a certain period, about 93% of South Africans will still continue to receive full power supply at that time.

“We request all customers to assist us in managing demand by urgently switching off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day, which will reduce electricity demand and thus alleviate pressure on the electricity grid,” Eskom said.

It should be noted that Eskom implements load shedding as a last resort to protect the national grid from a total shutdown. “We utilise all necessary emergency resources at our disposal, but if demand does not decrease, they implement load shedding.

Commercial customers, particularly shopping centres and office blocks, can make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours.

Eskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the media platforms.

Kempton Park’s schedule for Thursday, February 26:

10am to 1pm:Birchleigh, Birchleigh North, Glen Erasmia, Kaalfontein, Esselen Park and Esselen Park Extensions

12.30pm to 3.30pm: Glen Marais, Allen Grove, Norkem Park, Birchleigh Extensions and Bonaero Park

3pm to 6pm: Birch Acres, Terenure, Edleen, Van Riebeeck Park, Kempton West

5.30pm to 8.30pm: Ripple control (geysers are switched off)

8pm to 10pm: Bredell, Pomona, Glen Marais Extensions (49, 52, 89 & 98), Serengeti, Brentwood Park, Aston Manor, Nimrod Park, Parts of Kempton Park Ext 2 & Ext 4