Eskom has announced the implementation of  Stage 1 load-shedding between 17:00 and 22:00 Monday night tonight due to the loss of two-generation units at Kusile, and one each at Kendal and Tutuka Power Stations. These constraints have been exacerbated by delays in returning a unit each at Kusile, Duvha and Matla Power Stations.

 

Breakdowns currently total 15 570MW of capacity, while planned maintenance is 1 273MW of capacity.

 

The likelihood of load-shedding is high for the rest of the week as the power system remains constrained and vulnerable and Eskom will communicate promptly should there be any changes.  These capacity constraints will continue for the foreseeable future and all South Africans are urged to reduce their use of electricity, particularly between 17:00 and 22:00, when the winter demand is the highest.

 

Eskom has apologized for the inconvenience and uncertainty caused by these interruptions in the electricity supply.