Eskom downgrades blackouts to Stage 2

JOHANNESBURG - An update on the blackout schedule. Eskom has downgraded Monday's blackout level from stage 3 to stage 2 until Tuesday 4pm.

READ: Eskom to implement stage 3, 4 power cuts over the weekend

The power utility says the electricity demand is lower than expected and the generating performance of the grid has improved.

At the same time, electricity supply has been restored in Zandspruit.

Eskom is also warning the public to be careful with electricity during wet weather conditions as floods are forecast for parts of South Africa, especially over the Northern, Eastern and Southern coastal parts.

#LoadsheddingUpdate

Monday,15 January 2024:

Due to further improvement in generation performance and lower than anticipated electricity demand, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 12:00 midday today until 16:00 on Tuesday.

Eskom will communicate the outlook of the…

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) January 15, 2024