Stage 4 Eskom load shedding schedule

The power utility says this is due to what it termed an unlawful and unprotected labour action at a number of its power stations, causing delays in the ability ...

It is therefore necessary to replenish emergency generation reserves to be able to react to unforeseen circumstances. Currently, approximately 4000MW of generation capacity is at risk due to the illegal strike action. Eskom spokesperson Sikhonathi Mantshantsha, “to conserve generation capacity and to safeguard the plant from damage, there is a possibility that the stage of load shedding may have to change at short notice, depending on the state of the plant and the availability of labour.

According to the spokesperson of Emalahleni Local Municipality, Mr Lebo Mofokeng, Eskom will continue with Stage 4 load shedding on 26 June 2022, ...

Buffer Substation will be affected from 21:00 until 23:30. Buffer Substation will be affected from 13:00 until 15:30. Buffer Substation will be affected from 05:00 until 07:30.

"This is due to unlawful and unprotected labour action at a number of power stations, which has caused delays in carrying out planned maintenance and repairs," ...

As Fin24 reported last week, Eskom said it was facing protests linked to wage talks. "As a result, unplanned generation losses have not been reduced as planned, which has compelled Eskom to continue taking precautionary measures to conserve generation capacity and safeguard plant from damage." "This is due to unlawful and unprotected labour action at a number of power stations, which has caused delays in carrying out planned maintenance and repairs," Eskom said in a statement on Sunday.