Load shedding schedules during scheduled load shedding parts of the network are switched off according to a predetermined schedule, with the impact spread equitably over the customer base. shedding is predictable and allows for customers to plan accordingly.. Eskom has attributed load shedding in recent weeks to planned and unplanned plant maintenance. most recently, the power utility announced that there was a low probability for load shedding over the festive period, when economic activity would slow down.. The schedules are only for those metros/municipalities that have made them available to eskom. to view the schedules for your metro/municipality, please click on the relevant name in the first column..
Eskom is currently not load shedding and the forecast for it is low for the rest of the week. the power system remains tight, the power utility said on monday.. Load shedding – frequently asked questions (faq) 1. what is load shedding? load shedding is a measure of last resort to prevent the collapse of the power system country-wide. when there is insufficient power station capacity to supply the demand (load) from all the customers, the electricity system becomes unbalanced,. If you are experiencing a power outage, either outside your schedule time or when load shedding is not active, then it is a result of a fault on the network and not because of load shedding. please report your outage to electricity call centre on 080 13 13 111..
