05 May 2023 1 Min Read
Stages 3 and 4 load-shedding this weekend thanks to reduced demand
Stage 5 set to return on Monday afternoon
The power cuts are envisaged to be at stages 3 and 4 this weekend because of reduced demand, Eskom said.
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Image: Gallo Image/iStock
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Stages 3 and 4 load-shedding will be implemented at the weekend due to lower demand and the return to service of some generating units, Eskom announced on Friday afternoon.
It said load-shedding will be at stage 5 from 4pm on Friday to 5am on Saturday. Load-shedding will then be at stage 3 from 5am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday and at stage 4 from 4pm-5am on both days, into Monday morning.
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Stage 5 will be implemented on Monday at 4pm.
Eskom said breakdowns are at 17,245MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is at 4,468MW.
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