Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 08h30 today, which is likely to continue until 22h00 this evening. This is due to increased electricity demand and a shortage of generation capacity resulting from low diesel levels at our open cycle gas turbines.
Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is carried out in order to guarantee that our supply of electricity can be maintained in the long term.
Any unexpected changes on the vulnerable and constrained power system could lead to a change in the load shedding stage at short notice.
As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country, we urge electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm.
Eskom will use the published load shedding schedules which are available on the Eskom website (https://loadshedding.eskom.co.za/) for Eskom customers. Eskom customers can also contact our customer call centre 0860 037 566.
Municipal customers should contact their municipalities for information.
Eskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the media platforms.
Contact:
Tel: +27 11 800 3304/3343/3378
Cell: +27 82 805 7278
Fax: 086 664 7699
E-mail: mediadesk@eskom.co.za
