By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
State owned power utility Eskom says that it has reduced load shedding due to the improved pumped storage dam levels.
Therefore, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 08:00 until 16:00 today, followed by Stage 4 load shedding until 05:00 on Monday.
Loadshedding was suspended at 01:35 this morning, said Eskom.
Eskom Crisis Communication manager Menzi Mngomezulu says the easing of loadshedding is due to the pumped storage dam levels that have been adequately replenished for the week ahead.
“Diesel levels at the OCGT power stations have improved but remain low. Therefore, stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 08:00 until 16:00 today (Sunday), followed by stage 4 loadshedding until 05:00 on Monday.
“The pumped storage dam levels have been adequately replenished for the week ahead. Diesel levels at the OCGT power stations have improved but remain low,” Mngomezulu added.
Eskom added it would publish an update as soon as any significant changes occur.
For access to other load shedding schedules, Eskom has made them available on loadshedding.eskom.co.za.
Smartphone users can also download the app EskomSePush to receive push notifications when load shedding is implemented, as well as the times the area you are in will be off.