Update Eskom load shedding schedule reduced to stage 2

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING REDUCED to STAGE 2 FROM 5H00 TODAY, TUES ( 25 FEB 2025) UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Stage 4 load shedding will continue to be implemented until 5:00 AM on Tuesday. 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.

While the recovery of the emergency reserves is progressing well, further replenishment is required to reach sufficient levels.

These positive developments support our ongoing focused efforts to stabilise the power supply and ensure reliability.

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.

Eskom will provide the next update on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, or as soon as any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 25/02/2024
10:00 – 12:30

Wednesday 26/02/2024
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 27/02/2024
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 25/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30

Wednesday 26/02/2024
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 27/02/2024
21:00 – 23:30