Stage 5 load-shedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 tomorrow. After that, load-shedding will alternate between stages 3 and 4.

Over the past 24 hours, Eskom has returned to service five generating units, which will enable emergency reserves to be adequately replenished by tomorrow morning.

Load-shedding will thus be as follows:

• Stage 3: 05:00 to 16:00 tomorrow
• Stage 4: 16:00 tomorrow to 05:00 on Wednesday

This alternating pattern of stage 3 load-shedding from 05:00 to 16:00 and stage 4 from 16:00 to 05:00 will be repeated until further notice.

Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate any changes.

Unplanned outages have reduced to 14 579MW of generating capacity, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 7 316MW.

Eskom power station general managers and their teams continue working diligently to ensure that additional generating units are returned to service. A total of 2 150MW of generating capacity is planned to be returned to service by Wednesday.

Eskom’s evening peak demand tonight is 26 902MW.