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Loadshedding to continue until Friday, stages to fluctuate

Varied stages of loadshedding are expected to be implemented throughout the week.

Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until midnight, thereafter Stage 2 will be implemented until 5am on Wednesday.

Loadshedding Stage 3 will resume at 4pm until midnight on Wednesday and be repeated on Thursday.

Stage 2 will then be implemented from 4pm until midnight on Friday.

Eskom said they would update the public on Friday afternoon, or as soon as any further significant changes occur.

Since yesterday morning a unit each at Duvha, Medupi as well as three units at Kendal power stations have returned to service.

A generation unit each at Arnot, Camden, Tutuka and Kusile power stations remain out of service following breakdowns in the past 24 hours.

Eskom currently has 5 106MW on planned maintenance, while another 15 576MW of capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns.

Loadshedding times:

Stanger Northern Grid

  • Tuesday: 9pm – 11.30pm
  • Wednesday: 9pm – 11.30pm
  • Thursday : 9pm – 11.30pm
  • Friday: Not affected

Ballito Southern Grid

  • Tuesday: 9pm – 11.30pm
  • Wednesday: 9pm – 11.30pm
  • Thursday: Not affected
  • Friday: 7pm – 9.30pm

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