Johannesburg – Eskom is reducing load-shedding to Stage 2 from tomorrow morning.
In a terse statement late Monday, (24 February 2025), the power utilty announced that: “Stage 4 load-shedding will continue to be implemented until 5:00 AM on Tuesday”.
Eskom added: “Thereafter, load-shedding will be reduced to Stage 2 until further notice.
“This decision follows the successful recovery of eight out of ten generation units and the restoration of 3 808MW from units that tripped over the weekend, with an additional 1 146MW expected to be recovered overnight.”
Eskom said while the recovery of the emergency reserves was progressing well, further replenishment was required to reach sufficient levels.
“These positive developments support our ongoing focused efforts to stabilise the power supply and ensure reliability,” said Eskom.
“Currently, unplanned outages are at 13 690MW, which is 690MW higher than our summer outlook base case of 13 000MW.
“Ongoing planned maintenance stands at 7 245MW, in alignment with our summer period maintenance strategy, that is at increased levels in order to prepare for winter and meet licence and regulatory requirements.”
