Cape Town – Eskom has announced that Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Thursday, 24 April, and will remain in effect until 05:00 on Friday.
The power utility cited higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and ongoing planned maintenance as key factors putting strain on the national grid.
“Despite significant progress in our generation recovery efforts, higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system,” Eskom said in a statement on social media.
Thursday, 24 April 2025:
Despite significant progress in our generation recovery efforts, higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system. As a result, Stage 2 loadshedding…
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) April 24, 2025
The utility has urged the public to reduce electricity usage wherever possible, warning that the grid remains under pressure.
Eskom added that it “sincerely apologises for the inconvenience” and pledged to provide further updates as the situation develops.
South Africans are advised to consult the Eskom website and local municipality schedules for details on when their areas will be affected.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
