Eskom Reduces Load-Shedding to Stage 4

Johannesburg – Eskom has downgraded load-shedding to Stage 4 after recovering multiple generation units that had tripped over the weekend.

In their announcement, Eskom stated: “Load-shedding will be reduced to Stage 4 starting Monday at 00:30 until further notice.”

The power provider noted: “This decision follows the successful recovery of all five units at Majuba, two units at Camden, and one unit at Medupi since Saturday, totaling eight of the ten generation units that were affected this weekend.

“Furthermore, replenishment of emergency reserves is progressing well.”

Eskom explained that the recovery of these units followed the identification of the root causes behind several unit trips, which were determined to be unrelated and purely technical issues involving electrical and control systems in auxiliary components of these power stations.

According to the power utility, planned maintenance is currently at 7,706MW.