Eskom implemented Stage 3 load shedding on Monday and is expected to further reduce it to Stage 2 from Tuesday morning until further notice.
This brings mild relief to consumers after the state power utility implemented Stage 4 load shedding over the weekend due to several breakdowns at its power stations.
Now, the electricity supplier explained that Stage 2 and 3 load shedding will be implemented in order to refill diminishing emergency generation reserves.
“Load shedding is being implemented due to a high number of breakdowns and the requirement to preserve the remaining emergency generation reserves while creating space to replenish the dam levels at the pumped storage schemes.
“A generating unit each at Grootvlei and Matimba power stations were taken offline for repairs over the past 24 hours. The delay in returning to service a generating unit each at Arnot and Duvha power stations has contributed to the capacity constraints,” the power utility said reports www.sanews.gov.za