Eskom has announced the load-shedding schedule for the rest of the afternoon and this weekend.

Stage 5 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Saturday.

On Sunday there will be a slight relief as stage 2 load-shedding is scheduled to be implemented.

See a detailed load-shedding schedule for the weekend here:

According to the power utility, breakdowns are currently at 17 392MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 2 940MW.

“Over the past 24 hours, a generating unit each at Grootvlei, Hendrina and Kriel power stations were returned to service. In the same period, a generation unit each at Camden and two generating units at Arnot power stations were taken out of service due to breakdowns,” Eskom said in a media statement.

“Furthermore, the delay in returning units to service at Arnot, Camden, Hendrina, Kendal, Matimba, Matla and Tutuka power stations continue to add to the current capacity constraints. The team is working tirelessly to ensure that generating units are returned to service as soon as possible.”

The power utility said it would publish another update as soon as any significant changes occurred.