Eskom to suspend power cuts over long weekend
Eskom announced on Friday afternoon that load shedding will be suspended from Saturday morning.
The embattled power utility will implement stage 2 power cuts from 4pm on Friday until 5am on Saturday.
Thereafter, the planned power cuts will be suspended.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said this is due to the sustained improved performance of generation availability as well as the anticipated lower demand over the long weekend.
"During the long weekend, Eskom will address minor defects on some generating units by performing planned maintenance. Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate any changes to load-shedding should it be required.”
Breakdowns at the embattled utility stood at 14 364MW of generating capacity on Friday afternoon, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 5 731MW.
At the same time, a generating unit each at the Arnot and Kendal power stations was taken offline for repairs over the past 24 hours.
"The anticipated return to service of a generating unit at Kendal Power Station has been delayed, further contributing to the current capacity constraints. Eskom teams are working tirelessly to return these generating units to service," she added.
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