POWER ALERT 3

Change in load shedding stages

Saturday, 20 June 2015: Load shedding was changed from stage 1 to stage 2 at 17:31
and this is likely to be until 22:00. This is due to a further shortage of generating capacity
and increased electricity demand.
Any unexpected changes on the vulnerable and constrained power system could lead to a
change in the load shedding stage at short notice.
Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary
measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is carried out in
order to guarantee that our supply of electricity can be maintained in the long term.
As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country, we urge
electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm.
Eskom will use the published load shedding schedules which are available on the Eskom
website (http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za) for Eskom customers. Eskom customers can
also contact our customer call centre 0860 037 566.
Municipal customers should contact their municipalities for information.
Eskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the
media platforms.

ENDS

Issued by: Eskom Media Desk

Tel:
+27 11 800 3304/3343/3378
Cell:
+27 82 805 7278
Fax:
086 664 7699
Email:
mediadesk@eskom.co.za