Load shedding likely tonight due to increased demand – Eskom

State power utility Eskom says there is a high probability of rotational load shedding in the evening as a result of the power system being constrained by the evening peak period due to increased demand.

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“The power system is expected to be severely constrained this evening from 5pm to 9pm, with a high risk of load shedding. Electricity users are urged to alleviate pressure on the national grid by switching off all non-essential lights, appliances, pool pumps and geysers,” spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe said.

Eskom said at the weekend the system remained constrained and would take up to ten days to recover from the effects of the industrial action by its workers, which was characterized by sabotage of its stations, including coal management and transportation.

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