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Power Relief for the Holidays
In a timely announcement aligning with Easter Sunday festivities, Eskom has declared an indefinite suspension of load shedding, attributing the decision to a stable power generation landscape.
Key Points:
- Stable Supply: Enhanced generation capacity and emergency reserves contribute to the pause.
- Demand Dynamics: A dip in demand over the upcoming week further eases the pressure on the power grid.
Upcoming Updates:
- Eskom’s Daphne Mokwena confirms a detailed system review is set for Wednesday, April 3, promising to communicate any pivotal changes.
Operational Stats:
- Current Challenges: Unplanned outages at 13,579MW, with planned maintenance removing another 7,046MW from the equation.
- Recovery Plans: An ambitious target to reintegrate 3,550MW by Tuesday evening aims to bolster supply.
- Tonight’s Forecast: Peak demand estimated at 23,400MW.
Contextual Background:
- The pause follows a recent lift in Stage 2 load shedding, thanks to Eskom’s improved generation outlook.
- Amidst infrastructure development discussions, President Cyril Ramaphosa underscores the importance of new projects in Mossel Bay and Limpopo for the nation’s power stability and economic vitality.
As South Africans gather to observe Easter, the cessation of load shedding offers a reprieve, underscoring Eskom’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the power network while spotlighting significant infrastructure initiatives on the horizon.
Load Shedding Reporter 
