POWER ALERT 1

Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 16:00 on Monday. Thereafter,
Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Tuesday
Sunday, 12 March 2023: Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 16:00 on
Monday. Thereafter, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Tuesday. The pattern of
Stage 4 loadshedding from 05:00 to 16:00 and Stage 5 loadshedding from 16:00 to 05:00 will be
repeated until further notice. A further update will be published as soon as any significant changes
occur.
Over the past 24 hours, a generating unit at Arnot Power Station was successfully returned to service.
During the same period a generating unit each at Kriel, Medupi and Tutuka power stations were taken
offline for repairs. The return to service of a generating unit each at Duvha, Medupi, Tutuka and two
units at Hendrina power stations are delayed. The repairs to the damaged towers from Cahora Bassa
in Mozambique is continuing and is anticipated to be completed by early next week.
Breakdowns currently increased to 17 008MW of generating capacity while 4 600MW of generating
capacity is out of service for planned maintenance.

We thank all South Africans for continuing to use electricity sparingly to help alleviate the pressure on
the power system.

ENDS

Issued by: Eskom Media Desk

Tel: +27 11 800 3304/3343/3378

Email: mediadesk@eskom.co.za