Eskom load shedding

#Power Alert : The risk of Stage 1 rotational loadshedding remains high for this evening but will only be implemented if absolutely necessary

Wednesday, 1 August 2018: While #Eskom has not implemented #loadshedding this morning, the electricity system remains constrained with a high probability of Stage 1 rotational loadshedding this evening from 5pm to 10pm as a result of the industrial action which continues to impact operations at Eskom’s sites.

Eskom and organised labour will meet at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) today to resolve the impasse. We are hopeful that all parties will put South Africa first as we endeavour in finding an amicable solution.

The South African Police Services continue to maintain order and enable safe access to power stations as these are National Key Points.

Eskom will advise if loadshedding will be conducted in either stage 1, stage 2, stage 3 or stage 4, dependent on the capacity shortage. Stage 1 requires 1000MW to be rotationally loadshed nation-wide, stage 2 requires 2000MW, stage 3 requires 3000MW and stage 4 calls for up to 4000MW to be rotationally loadshed nationally at a given period. Loadshedding is conducted rotationally as a measure of last resort to protect the power system from a total collapse or blackout.

We encourage residents and businesses to please use electricity sparingly to ease the demand of electricity. Please switch off geysers during the day especially during peak periods (05:00 to 10:00 and 17:00 to 22:00) as well as all non-essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand.

Customers are advised to keep checking their load shedding schedules on the Eskom or municipal website, and plan on the assumption that load shedding will take place.

For Eskom customers, these schedules are available on the Eskom website (http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za). Eskom customers can also contact our customer contact centre at 0860 037 566.

Eskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the media platforms.

Thank you to all South Africans for your co-operation and understanding.

ENDS

Eskom load shedding

Load shedding status We are currently not Load Shedding due to high demand or urgent maintenance being performed at certain power stations. To determine the time/s that you will be affected, please view the Schedule for your area.


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