Pretoria – Eskom says it will implement load shedding from 5pm as the power system is currently under pressure due to an increased electricity demand as a result of the cold weather and a shortage of generating capacity.
“As a result, Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 5pm today, which is likely to continue until 10pm this evening,” said Eskom on Thursday.
The utility appealed to customers to find alternative ways of keeping warm and using electricity sparingly throughout the day.
“Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is carried out in order to guarantee that our supply of electricity can be maintained in the long term,” it said.
Load shedding schedules are available on the Eskom website http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za or customers can call 0860 037 566.
Municipal customers should contact their municipalities for information. – SAnews.gov.za
