Eskom has announced the suspension of load shedding as sufficient supply has been restored to its reserves.
Load shedding, which reached stage 3 on Friday, was lifted at 06h00 on Sunday.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said the power utility has fully replenished dam levels and restored open-cycle gas turbines, ensuring a stable supply.
“Five coal-fired generation units, adding a total of 2,930MW to the grid, have been successfully repaired and returned to service,” said Mokwena, adding that an additional 2,391MW is expected to come online on Sunday.
“Due to the sufficient replenishment of emergency reserves, load shedding was suspended in the morning. Eskom will provide updates if any significant changes occur.
“Eskom attributed the recent reintroduction of load shedding to a series of challenges, including breakdowns of six units at key power stations early in the week, delays in unit repairs, and ongoing maintenance efforts. These factors necessitated reliance on
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