Stage 2 load shedding to be implemented during evening peak

By Staff Reporter

Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 2 load shedding during evening peak from 4pm today until 10pm on Thursday evening.

The power utility explained that the move is aimed at managing “limited generation capacity and to ensure continued supply during the working days”.

“This decision follows the delayed return of generation units, amounting to 3 120MW, as well as an additional loss of 1 385MW in the past 24 hours due 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 000MW, align with the risk scenarios shared in our Winter 2025 Outlook,” Eskom said.

The electricity provider added that essential intense maintenance at power stations “temporarily reduces system flexibility and resilience”.

“As a result, the grid is more sensitive to unexpected