Loadshedding Status Update 06 February 2023

Loadshedding will be implemented at Stages 3 and 4 between 05:00 on Monday morning and 16;00 on Wednesday.

Stage 3 load-shedding will be implemented at 05:00 – 16:00 daily, while Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented nightly at 16:00 -05:00 o:n both Monday and Tuesday.

On Wednesday Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented at 05:00 – 16:00, followed by Stage 3 load-shedding at 16:00 -05:00.

Since Saturday two generation units at Arnot, and a single unit each at Camden, Duvha, and Kendal power stations were taken offline or repaired. The return to service of a generation unit each at KendalandLethabo power stations has been delayed while a unit each at Duvha and Lethabo power stations was returned to service.

Breakdowns currently amount to  15 215MW  of generating capacity while 5  199 MW of generating capacity is out of service for planned maintenance.

A further update will be published as soon as any significant changes occur.

Important information:

Every stage includes the stages before them, i.e. stage 4 includes stages 1, 2,3, and 4.

Stage 1 requires 1000MW,
Stage 2 requires 2000MW,
Stage 3 requires 3000MW,
Stage 4 calls for 4000MW,
Stage 5 calls for 5000MW,
Stage 6 calls for 6000MW,
Stage 7 calls for 7000MW,
Stage 8 calls for 8000MW to load shed nationally at a given period rotationally. Load Shedding is conducted rotationally as a measure of last resort to protect the power system.

Eskom continues to appeal to residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly during this period. Please switch off geysers as well as all non-essential lighting and electrical appliances to assist in reducing demand.