Eskom announced on 13 August that they have implemented stage 2 loadshedding which will continue today (14 August) and possibly throughout the weekend.
Eskom said in a statement that this loadshedding has been caused by an increase in plant breakdowns during the night and early hours of the morning.
Load shedding schedules can be accessed via the following channels
Eskom customers:
Loadshedding website https://t.co/HU9rLh7MFY
Call 086 003 7566
MyEskom app https://t.co/99xBTCFOE7Most municipalities publish schedules on their web sites & social media handles. pic.twitter.com/mFJdG2mjru
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) August 14, 2020
The power utility said there is a high possibility that Stage 2 loadshedding may be escalated to Stage 3 for the evening peak. This constrained supply situation may persist throughout the weekend. “We urge the public to continue reducing electricity usage to help us minimise load-shedding.”
Eskom wishes to assure the public that implementing loadshedding is the last resort, in order to protect the national grid.
“We will communicate should there be any significant changes to the supply situation,” concluded Eskom.
