Another weekend of reprieve expected for SA as load shedding remains suspended

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom said residents and businesses across the country are expected to have another weekend of reprieve as load shedding remains suspended.

It is almost four months since the power utility last implemented the crippling power cuts.

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The last time Eskom suspended load shedding for this long was more than four years ago.

Eskom Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said the energy available factor which measures performance has improved marginally.

“Over the past seven days, Medupi, Majuba, Matla, Lethabo, Kusile, and the peaking stations recorded an EAF greater than 70%. Additionally, four more power stations achieved an EAF above 60%. Notably, five of these stations were part of the priority list in our recovery plan.”