Eskom suspends power cuts

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom suspends blackouts from 4pm today until 4pm tomorrow.

The power utility says this is because of the return of six generating units, and improved capacity. 

Stage 2 blackouts were meant to kick in at 4pm today.

Eskom says it will update the country on the schedule tomorrow, or if there are any significant changes.

#LoadsheddingUpdate 

Tuesday, 26 March 2024: Due to the return of six generating units, which improved the available generation capacity, loadshedding will be suspended from 16:00 today until 16:00 on Wednesday. Stage 2 loadshedding will no longer be implemented from 16:00…

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) March 26, 2024