Stage 2 loadshedding for the whole week

Power utility Eskom has decided to implement Stage 2 loadshedding countrywide due to a shortage in generation capacity.

In a statement on Monday (May 3), Eskom said the loadshedding will continue for the entire week, ending on the 10th.

“This loadshedding is caused by shortage in generation capacity owing to delays in returning generators to service, as well as breakdowns of nine new generators,” aaid Eskom.

It is expected that the electricity provider will be able to restore generation in the coming days. Emergency generating services will also be used to limit the stages of loadshedding.

“Eskom will continue to monitor the system and implement any changes as required,” confirmed the utility.

Eskom has iterated that loadshedding is implemented as a last resort to save the country’s power grid from falling.

Thw public has been urged to use electricity wisely to reduce the occurrence of loadshedding and power cuts.