Eskom implements Stage 5 loadshedding

Power utility Eskom is currently implementing State 5 loadshedding until midnight as a result of a higher than anticipated demand. In a statement, Eskom says Stage 4 will, thereafter, be implemented until Sunday morning at 5h00.

“We appeal to members of the public to assist in reducing demand by switching off non-essential appliances. We would like to thank those who heed the call to use electricity sparingly,” says the power utility in a statement.

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Due to higher than anticipated demand, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00
today until midnight. Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on
Sunday pic.twitter.com/TqudIA1mFa

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) July 21, 2023