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Eskom eases power cuts for weekend on improved generation capacity, lower demand

Eskom has announced its load shedding outlook for the weekend, citing that power cuts will be suspended on Saturday and Sunday from 5am until 4pm. Thereafter, stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 4pm until 5am on both days. Eskom has attributed this to anticipated lower demand and an improvement in generation capacity. The utility's Daphne Mokwena has, however, highlighted that stage 3 load shedding will remain for Friday. […]

30 September 2023

Local

Eskom suspends loadshedding for the long weekend

Eskom says loadshedding will be suspended for the long weekend. Eskom's Daphne Mokwena said the suspension over the long weekend was due to sustained improved performance of generation availability. "During the long weekend, we will address minor defects on generating units by performing planned maintenance. Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate any changes to load shedding should it be required."

23 September 2023

Local

Cape Town mayor urges residents to brace for extended stages of loadshedding

LOCAL Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says residents should brace themselves for more extended stages of load-shedding. He says the city has activated the Disaster Operations Centre for stage 6 as well as preparing for how to manage any escalation to stages 7 or 8. Hill-Lewis says the city has ensured maximum deployment in areas affected by prolonged power outages, redirecting enforcement and emergency service resources where necessary. They are […]

5 July 2022

loadshedding. stages

Eskom eases power cuts for weekend on improved generation capacity, lower demand

Eskom suspends loadshedding for the long weekend

Cape Town mayor urges residents to brace for extended stages of loadshedding

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