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Load-shedding to be suspended on Wednesday morning

Eskom has announced that load-shedding will be suspended at 5am on Wednesday. The power utility made the announcement on Tuesday night, citing the successful recovery of its generation capacity and significant progress in replenishing emergency reserves. “Though overnight replenishment is still needed, these developments will result in a stable power system,” Eskom said.

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South Africans breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday night after Eskom announced the suspension of load-shedding.
South Africans breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday night after Eskom announced the suspension of load-shedding. South Africans breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday night after Eskom announced the suspension of load-shedding. Picture: 123RF/ choneschones

Eskom has announced that load-shedding will be suspended at 5am on Wednesday.

The power utility made the announcement on Tuesday night, citing the successful recovery of its generation capacity and significant progress in replenishing emergency reserves.

“Though overnight replenishment is still needed, these developments will result in a stable power system,” Eskom said.

“Ongoing planned maintenance stands at 6 660MW, in alignment with our summer period maintenance strategy.

“This increased level of maintenance is necessary to prepare for winter to further improve reliability and meet licence and regulatory requirements.”

Eskom will provide an update on Friday or as soon as any significant changes occur.

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