Load shedding to continue on Sunday morning, Eskom confirms
Eskom says load shedding will continue on Sunday from 08:00 until 22:00.
The power utility implemented the planned power cuts for the first time this winter on Friday.
Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha has now also warned that the severely constrained generation system will most likely persist through the coming week.
"Implementing load shedding on Sunday is necessary in order to replenish the emergency generation reserves to better prepare for the coming week," says Mantshantsha.
"Due to the much colder weather, demand for electricity has also risen significantly
"Eskom urges the people of South Africa to continue reducing electricity usage to help us limit the impact of load shedding."
Eskom's direct customers can find their schedules on the Eskom website.
Residents in Johannesburg can visit City Power’s load shedding site.
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Power utility Eskom brought back the dreaded power cuts on Friday due to an increase in generation unit breakdowns that led to a loss of capacity. This is expected to continue until 22:00, with pressure on the grid expected to continue over the weekend.