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Eskom to implement Stage 2 loadshedding during the evening peak until Thursday

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane

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13th May 2025

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

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Power utility Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 2 loadshedding during the evening peak from 16:00 until 22:00 from today until Thursday, May 15, in order to manage limited generation capacity and ensure continued supply during the working days.

This decision follows the delayed return of generation units amounting to 3 120 MW, as well as an additional loss of 1 385 MW in the past 24 hours dowing to unplanned breakdowns.

The primary reason for this setback is the delay in returning several units from planned maintenance. These delays, coupled with an unplanned capacity loss that has now temporarily exceeded 13 000 MW, align with the risk scenarios shared in Eskom's Winter 2025 Outlook.

"Eskom is currently emerging from an intensive maintenance cycle, which is essential for long-term reliability but temporarily reduces system flexibility and resilience. As a result, the grid is more sensitive to unexpected disruptions.

"We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this causes. Eskom remains firmly committed to supplying electricity reliably. Our teams continue to work with determination and professionalism to stabilise and strengthen the system as a result of the structural improvements across the generation fleet. Loadshedding incidents have significantly decreased when compared to previous years," the utility states.

It adds that the recent setbacks impacted the utility's operational performance.

“Our new Operational Excellence Programme is key to restoring performance. We are reinforcing oversight, strengthening accountability, and aligning service providers with stricter performance standards. This forms part of our broader drive for consistent improvement through systems, people and processes,” says Group CE Dan Marokane.

“We are determined to build on the progress already achieved. The delays in returning units are being addressed with urgency by senior leadership,” he adds.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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