Eskom has said this morning that the national power grid is now relatively stable and there’s no risk of load shedding today.
The company, who have implemented load shedding for three consecutive weekends and again on Monday due to several problems at some of their existing power plants, said that back-up generators are now functioning properly.
Spokesman Khulu Phasiwe said the generators that malfunctioned have now come back online.
He went on to explain that the system remains at risk, but power cuts are not expected.
“The generating units which were taken out for service, some of them have returned, which is why we’re having stability in the system. We also continue to build up our reserves for water and diesel.”
Earlier this morning, Eskom said there would be a high risk of load shedding today and tomorrow.
This was due to diesel supplies running out at some stations.
Eskom however, continues to warned that until more power generating stations are brought online, load shedding is a reality for South Africans.
