Eskom extends stage two into Friday, warns of possible weekend loadshedding

A shortage of capacity and a higher demand of electricity has led Eskom to continuing loadshedding stage two into Friday, with a high probability of rotational loadshedding over the weekend.

“Eskom wishes to remind South Africans that there is an increased possibility of loadshedding over the next 18 months while critical maintenance is carried out,” said Eskom.

Consumers were requested to aid Eskom in reducing the demand of electricity by switching off all non-essential appliances.

“The reality however is that our generating infrastructure is constrained and unreliable,” said Eskom Group Chief Executive, Andre de Ruyter.

Although regrettable, De Ruyter said that implementing loadshedding was unavoidable given the state of its generating infrastructure.

While attempts are made to replenish emergency reserves, Eskom will consider implementing respites during peak hour morning traffic.

Loadshedding times (Thursday)

Stanger Northern Grid: 6pm – 8.30pm

Ballito Southern Grid: NOT AFFECTED

Tongaat CBD: ALREADY SHED

Mandini (16): ALREADY SHED

Loadshedding times (Friday)

Stanger Northern Grid: 2am – 4.30am

Ballito Southern Grid: 2am – 4.30am and again from 10am to 12.30pm

Tongaat CBD: 8am – 10am

Mandini (16): 4am – 6.30am and again from noon – 2.30pm

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