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The electricity system is severely constrained today and will remain so until at least Thursday. This is as a result of the unexpected loss of some generation units over the weekend. Loadshedding, however, is not expected.

The system remains vulnerable to a number of variables due to historic factors such as inadequate maintenance, as well as ageing of plant. The unexpected loss of additional units may result in loadshedding at short notice. 

Unplanned breakdowns are currently above the critical threshold of 9500MW, which necessitated the extensive use of emergency resources (water and diesel) in order to meet demand. 

Eskom would like appeal to residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly as we continue to manage the electricity system back to stability. Please switch off geysers as well as all non-essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand.

We will continue to keep South Africans informed about the status of the electricity system and our recovery efforts.    

Issued by Eskom