Rolling power cuts remain suspended indefinitely, says Eskom
Sunday marks the fifth consecutive day without load shedding in South Africa for the first time since the 2023 festive season.
JOHANNESBURG - Load shedding will remain suspended indefinitely owing to enough generating capacity for the week ahead.
Eskom says its ability to replenish its emergency reserves and the anticipated lower electricity demand over the coming days have contributed to the indefinite suspension of the rolling power cuts.
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Sunday marks the fifth consecutive day without load shedding in South Africa for the first time since the 2023 festive season.
"Eskom will provide a system update on Wednesday or communicate any significant changes should they occur," said Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena.
"Currently, unplanned unavailability stands at 13,579MW, while planned maintenance accounts for 7,046MW of generating capacity."
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Sunday, 31 March 2024:
Due to the sustained available generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves, and anticipated lower demand at the beginning of the week ahead, loadshedding will remain suspended until further notice.
Eskom will provide a system…