STAFF REPORTER
ESKOM has announced that after the long Easter weekend, there will be a return to stage 5 load shedding.
However, from 17h00 on Monday until 16h00 on Tuesday, stage 3 load shedding will be implemented.
Thereafter, stage 5 load shedding will be implemented from 16h00 until 05h00 on Wednesday followed by stage 3 load shedding until 16h00.
Eskom will publish a further update as soon as any significant changes occur.
Breakdowns are currently at 14,940MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance has increased to 7,215MW.
Over the past 24 hours a generation unit was returned to service at Lethabo and Matimba power stations.
In the same period, two generating units at Kriel Power Station and a generating unit at Kendal Power Station were taken offline for repairs.
The delays in returning a unit to service at Camden, Lethabo, Kriel, Medupi and Tutuka power stations have contributed to the capacity constraints.
Further, the expected increase in demand after the Easter weekend will put additional strain on the power generation system and may require an increase in a stage of load shedding at short notice, Eskom said.
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