Low risk of load shedding over the weekend, but be prepared anyway - Eskom

Eskom said in a statement on Friday evening that there is a low probability of rotational load shedding for the weekend.

The power utility has also not implemented any rotational load shedding on Friday.

Eskom said recovery teams continue to work "tirelessly" to improve generation and operational performance to further stabilise the power system mid-way through the 30-day recovery process. It said good progress has been made, with coal supply being back on track and plants being maintained for additional efficiency.

Eskom said it will inform customers should the system status change over the weekend.

It reminded customers to keep checking their load shedding schedules on the Eskom and municipal websites and plan on the assumption that load shedding will take place.

For Eskom customers, these schedules are available on the Eskom website. Eskom customers can also contact our customer contact centre at 0860 037 566.

Eskom thanked all South Africans for their "co-operation and understanding".

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