Eskom to implement load shedding stage 2

Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding and load curtailment today from 4pm and this is likely to continue until 10pm.

The electricity supply system remains vulnerable due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to planned and unplanned outages.

They would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system.

Any additional changes on the already constrained power system could lead to a change in the stage of load shedding at short notice.

Eskom will communicate if there is a need to change stages.

They call on all customers to reduce the load on the electricity grid by urgently switching off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day, which will reduce electricity demand.

They would like to thank all customers who continue to use electricity sparingly.

Every little bit of saving counts as it reduces the severity of load shedding.

Commercial customers, particularly shopping centres and office blocks, can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours.

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