Load-shedding extended for the rest of the week
Eskom said the extension was due to generation units that had broken down.
Eskom announced that Stage 2 load-shedding will be extended to last until Sunday.
Today, load-shedding will be implemented between 10:00 and midnight.
From Thursday until Sunday, Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from 05:00 until midnight.
The power utility said this was due to four generation units that had broken down this morning, contributing to capacity constraints.
“There is a likelihood that the stage of load-shedding might need to be increased during the evening peaks. Eskom will continue to closely monitor the system, adjust and communicate any changes as may be necessary.”
According to Eskom, a generation unit each at the Kendal and Matimba, as well as two units at the Matla Power Station broke down this morning.
Stage 2 loadshedding will regretfully be implemented between 10:00 and midnight tonight. From Thursday until Sunday Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until midnight. pic.twitter.com/gkGGwb5M58
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) June 22, 2022
“This reduced generation capacity by 2400MW, adding to the ongoing capacity constraints. There has been a delay in returning a unit to service at Kusile Power Station, which is now expected to return to service tomorrow. We currently have 3 630MW on planned maintenance, while another 15 277MW of capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns.”
Eskom pleaded with the public to use electricity sparingly, especially between 05:00 and 10:00 in the mornings and 16:00 and 22:00 in the evenings.
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