Eskom confirms further easing of power cuts

Eskom confirms further easing of power cuts

Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding until 4pm on Monday due to improved generation capacity and performance.

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Thereafter stage 3 will kick in from 4pm to 5am on Tuesday.


"Thereafter, load shedding will be implemented as previously communicated, where the pattern of stages 2  and 4 will be implemented until further notice.


"Eskom  will publish another update should any significant changes occur," the utility said


On Sunday, Electricity Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa confirmed the return of Unit 4 at Kusile Power Station, which the government hopes will ease the strain on the grid.

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