Eskom has announced the return of stage 2 load shedding from 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow, citing increased demand, generation unit losses, and ongoing maintenance as key factors straining the power grid.

It said despite significant progress in their generation recovery efforts, higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system.

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Thursday, 24 April 2025:

Despite significant progress in our generation recovery efforts, higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system. As a result, Stage 2 loadshedding…

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) April 24, 2025

“As a result, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today and will remain in effect until 05:00 tomorrow.

“Given these ongoing constraints, we urge the public to use electricity sparingly to help reduce pressure on the grid. Eskom sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and will continue to provide updates as necessary.”

​The City of Tshwane typically releases updated load shedding schedules shortly after Eskom’s announcements. You can access the latest schedules on the official City of Tshwane website. 

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