Load shedding status: 10 July 2020
Stage 2 load-shedding is in progress.
Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 12:00 on Friday due to an increase in generation unit breakdowns that led to a loss of capacity exceeding 3000 MW, Eskom said in a statement.
This will continue until 22:00, with pressure on the grid expected to last over the weekend.
Important information:
Every stage includes the stages before them as well, i.e. stage 4 includes stages 1, 2,3 and 4.
Stage 1 requires 1000MW,
Stage 2 requires 2000MW,
Stage 3 requires 3000MW,
and Stage 4 calls for 4000MW to be rotationally loadshed nationally at a given period. 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.
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