Eskom to implement stage 2 power cuts for evening peaks due to limited generation capacity

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom will implement stage two load shedding from 4pm on Tuesday until 10pm on Thursday. 

It said that this was due to delays in returning several units from planned maintenance.

Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena: "This decision follows the delayed return of generation units amounting to 3,120MW, as well as an additional loss of 1,385MW in the past 24 hours due to unplanned breakdowns."

"Eskom is currently emerging from an intensive maintenance cycle, which is essential for long-term reliability but temporarily reduces system flexibility and resilience," the press statement said.

The utility added that the system was in a significantly stronger position than in past winters, saying in the past financial year, 96% of generating capacity was available, compared to just 9% in previous year.