No loadshedding forecasted

We have noted a social media post purporting to be a power alert – and advising of imminent loadshedding. 

The report is factually incorrect and an ill-guided political ploy to mislead the country on the eve of our 7th General Elections. Following 62 days of no loadshedding, there is growing and overwhelming support for Eskom’s sustained and rigorous effort to self-correct, stabilise and strengthen the generation system. 

This work is buoyed by an across-the-fleet improvement in energy availability and reduction in breakdowns, following a conscious decision in March 2023 to invest in heightened planned maintenance. In addition to no loadshedding, this work has meant that, over the past eight weeks, Eskom has significantly reduced the amount of diesel used by the Open-Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs). 

Eskom’s performance has defied all the doomsday predictions and silenced many so-called “critics”. 

“The Ministry remains confident that the work we have been leading over the past 12 months, supported by the many competent Eskom employees and its leadership team, will continue in the coming months and ultimately place the country on a firm foundation of energy security to support our inclusive economic growth and development agenda,” says Minister of Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. 

Media enquires: Tsakane Khambane, spokesperson in the Ministry of Electricity, on 082 084 5566

Issued by: The Ministry in The Presidency responsible for Electricity
Pretoria