Eskom to Lessen LoadShedding
Eskom, South Africa’s beleaguered power utility, announced the reduction of loadshedding to Stage 2 from 5am until 4pm today. However, the breather is set to be short-lived, with Stage 3 loadshedding scheduled to take effect from 4pm until the early hours of Monday morning.
The adjustment in the loadshedding stages is attributed to positive developments within the power system. “This is as a result of the anticipated recovery of emergency reserves overnight and the two generating units expected to return to service by Sunday,” an Eskom spokesperson disclosed.
Citizens and businesses across the nation have accustomed themselves to the rolling blackouts, which have hampered economic activity and disrupted daily life. While the reduction in loadshedding stages brings some comfort, the impending stage augmentation at 4pm serves as a reminder of the fragile state of the nation’s power grid.
Eskom has pledged to keep the public informed with regular updates. “Eskom will provide an update of the outlook for the week ahead on Sunday, or as soon as any significant changes occur,” the spokesperson stated, implying that further developments in the power generation and reserve status may alter the loadshedding schedules.