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FILE. Eskom says some of the generators are not performing optimally & there's been an increase in electricity demand due to the cold weather. Picture: Free Images.

Load shedding weekend

Eskom implements stage 2 load shedding

By Gia Nicolaides

The power utility says load shedding is expected over the weekend due a constrained power system.

  • Despite the chilly weather, consumers have been asked to use electricity sparingly. Free Images

    SA braces for cold, dark Sunday

    Eskom has announced that stage two load shedding will kick in from 8am today.

    2520 days ago
  • FILE. Eskom says extensive maintenance work will continue over the next three days & into next week. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Eskom expects a 'load shedding free' weekend

    The power utility says extensive maintenance work will continue over the next three days & into next week.

    2578 days ago
  • Eskom says its water & diesel reserves are still very low, resulting in stage 1 load shedding today. Picture: Free Images.

    Eskom implements stage 1 load shedding for Sunday

    The parastatal says its water and diesel reserves are still very low & the power is severely constrained.

    2590 days ago
  • Eskom's Koeberg Power Station. Picture: Eskom.

    Load shedding spills over to Thursday

    Stage one load shedding has been implemented from 6am to 10pm today.

    2593 days ago
  • FILE: An aerial view of a Johannesburg power station as seen from an aircraft in June 2010. Picture: AFP

    "Slight chance" of load shedding this weekend

    Eskom on Friday afternoon said it had enough capacity to meet electricity demand “for now”.

    2634 days ago
  • FILE: Eskom says its generators are back online and it might cancel load shedding for tomorrow.

    Eskom might keep the lights on tomorrow

    Eskom says its generators are back online and it might cancel load shedding for tomorrow.

    2647 days ago
  • FILE: Eskom says it will be running maintenance on several of its generators which stopped working this week.

    UPDATE: #loadshedding moved from stage 2 to stage 1

    Eskom says it has been able to bring back some of its generators online.

    2647 days ago
  • Eskom's Grootvlei Power Station. Picture: Eskom.

    Eskom: Power grid severely constrained

    The power utility has again appealed for patience as it continues to battle with generating capacity.

    2652 days ago
  • Eskom's Megawatt Park offices in Sunninghill. Picture: EWN.

    Eskom keeps some of the lights on

    Eskom has announced load shedding will move from stage two to stage one.

    2653 days ago
  • Power failure. Picture: Free Images.

    Eskom to implement second day of load shedding

    Eskom hopes to have generated enough reserves this weekend to avoid load shedding for the coming week.

    2653 days ago
  • FILE: Eskom has once again urged residents to use electricity sparingly.

    Eskom: Power grid remains vulnerable

    Eskom says technical faults with its generators are making it difficult for the utility to keep up.

    2660 days ago
  • Solar power generic. Picture: Free Images

    Tips to survive load shedding

    EWN's Gia Nicolaides takes a look at what you can do to survive during load shedding over the next few months.

    2678 days ago
  • FILE. The power utility says the grid remains tight but there shouldn’t be reason to implement rolling blackouts. Picture: Supplied.

    Eskom expects load shedding-free weekend

    The power utility says load shedding could be implemented if generating unit fails.

    2711 days ago
  • FILE: The power utility says the risk of rolling blackouts is high. Picture: EPA.

    Eskom: Load shedding back on the cards

    Eskom says it is investigating why 4 generators stopped working.

    2714 days ago
  • FILE. Eskom says the power grid is stable & there’s no immediate risk of rolling blackouts. Picture: EPA.

    Weekend power forecast looking bright

    Eskom says the power grid is stable & there’s no immediate risk of rolling blackouts.

    2718 days ago
  • FILE. Eskom's Koeberg Power Station. Picture: Eskom.

    Eskom hopes to avoid powerless weekend

    Eskom will this afternoon announce whether SA can expect a load shedding free weekend.

    2718 days ago
  • FILE: Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe. Picture: GCIS.

    Eskom cash flow in the spotlight

    Jeff Radeba says Cabinet is concerned about the disruptive effect of the recent power outages.

    2719 days ago
  • Eskom says the system has now been stablised & there’s no risk of rolling blackouts today.  Picture: Supplied.

    UPDATE: No load shedding expected today

    Eskom says the system has now been stablised & there’s no risk of rolling blackouts today.

    2719 days ago
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