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No loadshedding on Sunday but fresh schedule to be uploaded for the next week

Eskom has suspended load-shedding from midday on Sunday.

In Northcrest, it was discovered that about 90% of the tenants had illegally tampered with their electricity meters, while others had illegally connected themselves to the grid.
In Northcrest, it was discovered that about 90% of the tenants had illegally tampered with their electricity meters, while others had illegally connected themselves to the grid. Picture: beercrafter / 123RF Stock Photo

Eskom has suspended load-shedding from midday on Sunday. 

In a short statement, the power utility said: "Eskom will this afternoon publish a statement about the load-shedding profile for next week." 

According to information on load-shedding tracking app, EskomSePush, SA has experienced 106 days of load-shedding this year alone. 

Independent data specialists The Outlier said the load-shedding in 2022 has surpassed anything South Africa has ever experienced. 

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