Pretoria - The power system is stable and Eskom is not currently load shedding, the power utility said on Monday morning.
However, as a result of increased electricity demand in the evening and power generating units being on maintenance, the power system is expected to be constrained during the evening peak period between 5pm and 9pm, said the utility.
Eskom urged electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm as the cold weather continues across the country.
In winter the electricity demand peaks in the morning and evening as more electricity is used during these times.
Eskom appealed to all its customers to continue to reduce their electricity usage throughout the day but to be aware of the need to save more during the peak periods from 6am to 10am and 5pm to 9pm.
Commercial customers, particularly shopping centres and office blocks, can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours. - SAnews.gov.za
