Stage six loadshedding will continue to be implemented across the weekend, day and night, said Eskom. Stage six loadshedding has been implemented on the weekend to replenish emergency reserves and possibly create a path to reduce loadshedding stages next week. The winter profile for loadshedding in South Africa“Eskom is obliged to carry generation reserves to cater for unforeseen events. A generating unit at Kendal and two generating units at Tutuka power stations have been delayed to return to service. Eskom anticipates returning eight generating units to service in the next few days.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 14, 2023 08:32 UTC