Eskom has warned of a high risk of load shedding after more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply. Recent breakdowns requiring extended repairs have put pressure on emergency reserves, with load shedding up to Stage 4 possible over the weekend. This announcement comes just after Nersa approved a 12.7% electricity tariff hike—far lower than Eskom’s requested 36.1%. Despite these challenges, Eskom recently celebrated 300 days without load shedding, the longest stretch since 2018, and has saved R16.42 billion in diesel costs due to improved power plant performance.
Poll Question: What do you think about Eskom’s recent warning on possible load shedding?
