Eskom saves R13.7 billion, load shedding suspended for the week

Power utility Eskom has confirmed that load shedding will continue to remain suspended until further notice.

Eskom saves R13.7 billion, load shedding suspended for the week

Power utility Eskom confirmed in its latest X post on Friday that load shedding will remain suspended until further notice.

“Eskom is pleased to announce the ongoing suspension of load-shedding, marking 212 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply since 26 March 2024.”

Eskom pleaded with the public to switch off non-essential appliances to reduce the demand, especially between 17:00 and 21:00.

Any bets as to how long it will last…?

The South African website will keep the public abreast of the latest developments when changes occur.

ESKOM LOAD-SHEDDING SCHEDULE

To be updated.

WHAT IS ESKOM?

Eskom is a South African electricity public utility. It was established in 1923 as the Electricity Supply Commission.

The utility is the largest electricity producer in Africa and was among the top utilities in the world in terms of generation capacity and sales.

It is the largest of South Africa’s state-owned enterprises.

WHICH POWER STATIONS DO ESKOM OPERATE?

Eskom operates several notable power stations, including Matimba Power Station and Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, Kusile Power Station in Witbank, Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga, and Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in the Western Cape, the only nuclear power plant in Africa.

FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MAJOR METROS, LOAD-SHEDDING SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW:

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