Due to a shortage of generation capacity, Eskom regrets having to implement Stage 2
loadshedding from 17:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Monday
Tuesday, 03 May 2022: Eskom regrets to inform the public that due to severe generation capacity
constraints Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 17:00 this afternoon. Loadshedding will
continue until 05:00 on Monday. This loadshedding has been caused by a shortage of generation
capacity owing to delays in returning generators to service, as well as breakdowns of nine generators.
Eskom will continue to monitor the system and implement any changes as required.
Since yesterday a generation unit each at Lethabo, Tutuka, Ingula, Drakensberg, Arnot as well as two
units each at Hendrina and Matla power stations suffered breakdowns. Further, delays in returning
generators to service at Arnot, Kendal and three units at Tutuka power stations have added to the
capacity constraints.
Eskom expects to return as many of these units to service as possible over the next few days. We also
expect to rely on the use of emergency generating reserves to limit the stage of loadshedding during
this period.
We currently have 3 875MW on planned maintenance, while another 15 067MW of capacity is
unavailable due to breakdowns.
Eskom would again like to remind the public that loadshedding is implemented only as a last resort to
protect the national grid. We therefore request the public to continue using electricity sparingly to reduce
the occurrence of loadshedding.
Eskom will promptly inform the public should there be any further significant developments.
ENDS
Issued by: Eskom Media Desk
Tel: +27 11 800 3304/3343/3378
Fax: 086 664 7699
Email: mediadesk@eskom.co.za
