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The Citizen
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Eskom denies reports of 14-hour load shedding in June
Eskom said the power system is stable. As the winter season approaches, Eskom has denied reports that it plans to implement 14-hour load shedding. This comes after a post was circulated on social media platforms about the rolling blackout next month. '14-hour load shedding: Residents of Gauteng and the Northern Cape are set to face significant disruptions this week with a scheduled 14-hour load shedding. As the national power grid struggles to meet demand, these prolonged outages are expected to impact daily life significantly,' the post claimed. Fake news Eskom labelled the report as fake news. 'Eskom categorically rejects the false claims circulating online about a 14-hour outage or imminent load shedding. These reports are completely untrue'. Eskom said the power system is stable. 'Load shedding has remained suspended since 22:00 on 15 May 2025. There are no planned outages of this scale. 'Misinformation causes unnecessary alarm. Stay informed— trust only official Eskom updates on our official platforms. Be vigilant, verify information before you share,' Eskom said. ALSO READ: Load shedding caution despite Eskom's confidence [VIDEO] Winter outlook Meanwhile, Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said the power system demonstrated resilience as the cold front hit some parts of the country. 'System constraints remain, and adequate emergency reserves are in place and strategically deployed to support demand during the morning and evening peak winter periods. 'As the winter season sets in, planned maintenance has gradually decreased, averaging 4 482MW this week (16 to 22 May 2025)—slightly higher than the typical winter maintenance levels in prior years,' Mokwena said. Diesel expenditure She said the Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) load factor decreased to 7.65% compared to 10.94% in the previous week (9 to 15 May 2025). 'The diesel expenditure is still within budget for the current financial year. Diesel usage is expected to decline further as more units return from long-term repairs and maintenance activities are reduced, increasing available generation capacity'. Load shedding in Winter Mokwena said the winter outlook covering the period ending 31 August 2025, remains valid. She said it indicates that load shedding will not be necessary if unplanned outages stay below 13 000MW. 'If outages rise to 15 000MW, load shedding would be limited to a maximum of 21 days out of 153 days and restricted to stage 2,' Mokwena said. ALSO READ: Eskom winter outlook: Here's how many days of load shedding to expect in SA
The South African
10-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
Eskom to implement a 14-hour power outage in parts of Tshwane
Eskom will interrupt power supply to parts of Tshwane on Thursday, 15 May, due to emergency maintenance on its distribution network. The planned power outage will last for 14 hours, from 9:00 to 23:00. It will impact customers in the Cullinan area, including the Council for Geoscience, National Library, Donkerhoek plots, Galagos Country Estate, Kleinfontein, and Rhenosterfontein plots. 'The interruption in electricity supply is necessary to perform essential emergency maintenance on our distribution power lines,' Eskom confirmed in a notice on Friday. The utility advised all affected customers to treat electrical appliances as live for safety during the outage. Eskom: Grid stability remains intact despite maintenance Eskom reassured the public that the power system remains stable. From 1 April to 8 May, the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF) dropped to 27.99%—a 1.2% improvement compared to last year. Additionally, planned maintenance activities have increased to 6 904MW, or 14.76% of total generation capacity. 'The power system remains stable, supported by adequate emergency reserves that are strategically deployed when necessary to manage periods of high winter peak demand,' the utility said. Eskom also reported a slight increase in its Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) usage—rising from 3.78% to 3.87% in early May—but noted that diesel reliance is declining. According to Eskom's Winter Outlook on 5 May, the utility does not expect load shedding if unplanned power outages stay below 13 000MW. Even if breakdowns increase to 15 000MW, Eskom estimates Stage 2 load shedding would only be implemented for 21 out of 153 winter days, a significant improvement compared to last year's projections of Stage 5. To support this outlook, Eskom plans to return 2 970MW to service before the evening peak on Monday, 12 May. This additional capacity is expected to ease pressure on the grid during winter. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
