Eskom has once again said it is cautiously optimistic that it will be able to limit load shedding.<\/p>\n
The country has experienced load shedding for several weeks now due to limited generating capacity and ongoing problems at existing power plants.<\/p>
Eskom\u2019s Andrew Etzinger said recently the power grid has been severely constrained.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the moment, there is a high demand for electricity and that is due to the wet conditions in Gauteng.\u201d<\/p>
But for now, he said there is no intention to implement load shedding.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe power grid is stable at the moment so we don\u2019t expect load shedding.\u201d<\/p>\n
It has however, been reported that some unplanned outages were experienced around Johannesburg yesterday.<\/p>\n
Diesel reserves are expected to run out towards the end of the week, meaning rolling blackouts still remain a possibility over the next few days.<\/p>\n
Earlier, both the ANC and the DA called on Eskom to complete the Medupi and Kusile\u00a0 Power Stations as soon as possible to avoid further load shedding.<\/p>\n
Eskom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tshediso Matona gave an extensive briefing about the state of the country’s power system.<\/p>\n
He explained what is to be expect over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n
The utility has assured customers that the country is far from a national blackout but has warned load shedding is likely to be a reality for the next few months.<\/p>\n
Matona emphasised that there’s no crisis.<\/p>\n
It has also been reported that Eskom said there will be a low risk of load shedding on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n
The utility is still responsible for virtually all of South Africa’s power supply.<\/p>\n