Eskom implemented stage 6 load-shedding for the first time on Monday and has announced that it has started planning for stages 7 and 8.
What does this mean and how does it affect you?
Stage 6
SA has never experienced anything higher than stage 4 load-shedding, with stages 6 and 7 indicating that Eskom will shed 6,000MW and 7,000MW respectively.
Stage 6 doubles the frequency of stage 3 and, according to Eskom, this means load- shedding will be scheduled over four-day periods for four hours at a time.
Stage 8
Should Eskom escalate load-shedding to stage 8, SA residents will be without power up to six times a day or 12 hours, depending on the day’s schedule. This stage will shed 8,000MW from the grid.
Stage 8 doubles the frequency of stage 4.
Stages 6 to 8 load-shedding: What it means and how it affects you
Image: Eskom
Eskom implemented stage 6 load-shedding for the first time on Monday and has announced that it has started planning for stages 7 and 8.
What does this mean and how does it affect you?
Stage 6
SA has never experienced anything higher than stage 4 load-shedding, with stages 6 and 7 indicating that Eskom will shed 6,000MW and 7,000MW respectively.
Stage 6 doubles the frequency of stage 3 and, according to Eskom, this means load- shedding will be scheduled over four-day periods for four hours at a time.
Stage 8
Should Eskom escalate load-shedding to stage 8, SA residents will be without power up to six times a day or 12 hours, depending on the day’s schedule. This stage will shed 8,000MW from the grid.
Stage 8 doubles the frequency of stage 4.
SA plunged into stage 6 load-shedding
'Controlled way'
According to Eskom, load-shedding is a controlled way to make sure the national power grid remains stable.
“The higher the load-shedding stage, the more frequent you will experiencing load-shedding.
“The higher the stage, the greater the number of customers who will be affected across the country.
“Generally, load-shedding in stage 8 will result in customers having electricity for 50% of the day.”
NB: On Tuesday, Eskom downgraded load-shedding from stage 6 to stage 4.
Politicians weigh in
Taking to social media, politicians had much to say about the situation.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending Now
Latest Videos