By: Natasha Archary

Stage 5 loadshedding has been implemented indefinitely, after 10 generation units were taken out of service over the weekend.
On Saturday, 10 February loadshedding was ramped up to Stage 6 and on Sunday, 11 February, Eskom said a few of these units returned to service. As a result the embattled power utility reduced loadshedding to Stage 5, with no end in sight.
Eskom says the power system is being closely monitored and any changes will be communicated.
“Unplanned outages are at 17 595MW of generating capacity, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is at 6 885MW.
Over the past 48 hours, Eskom has successfully replenished its pumped storage dam levels and bringing back some generation units back to service. This enabled the reduction of loadshedding to Stage 5 from 12h00 midday until further notice.”
Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 midday until further notice pic.twitter.com/vPSMJP4Yu1
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) February 11, 2024
Meanwhile, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says despite the higher stages of loadshedding, the situation is under control and things will stablize by Wednesday, 14 February.
Ramokgopa was briefing media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan on Sunday, 11 February and said the utility will not compromise on planned maintenance because of long-term benefits.
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