Load shedding status: 15 February 2019

Low probability of load shedding for today

Eskom says it is not likely to implement load shedding for today, due to an improvement in generation performance and strides made in replenishing diesel and water reserves.

Please note that load shedding will commence when the instuction to shed load is received from Eskom. This means that load shedding starts with the group/s that is/are earmarked on the schedule at that specific time and day of the month.

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.