Eskom eases load shedding to stage 1
Eskom says it will reduce load shedding from stage 2 to stage 1 at 10pm on Friday due to the expected lower demand over the weekend.
However, the power cuts will continue until 5am on Monday.
The power utility implemented stage 2 load shedding this week after several breakdowns at its power stations.
Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha says there is possibility of removing load shedding over the weekend.
"It is possible to reduce the stage of load shedding during the weekend due to the lower demand and in anticipation of generation units returning to service during the weekend. Eskom will continue to monitor the system and implement any changes as required.
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"Since yesterday morning a generation unit each at Matla, Hendrina and Arnot power stations have returned to service. At the same time, however, a generation unit each at Kendal and Matimba power stations tripped, while the non-commercial unit at Kusile power station was taken offline.
"Further, delays in returning two generators to service at the Tutuka power station have added to the capacity constraints. Eskom expects to rely on the use of emergency generating reserves to supplement available supply."
