Eskom said stage 1 load shedding will be implemented from 17:00 until 22:00 on Wednesday night.
The power utility said this is due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to maintenance.
Commercial customers such as shopping centres and office blocks are urged to switch off non-essential lights and not leave office equipment on standby as that can make a big difference.
“Eskom calls on all customers to reduce the load on the electricity grid by urgently switching off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day, which will reduce electricity demand.”
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