I mean, everyone is expecting it. And the jokes are flowing freely on the socials:
But Eskom are fighting back – with facts (allegedly).
Tuesday, 28 May 2024: Eskom has noted with concern the fake news trending on social media regarding loadshedding resuming on 30 May 2024. Loadshedding has been suspended for 62 consecutive days and continues to be suspended.
The previous Power Alert issued by Eskom was on 24 May 2024, where Eskom announced the continued suspension of loadshedding.
Our generation availability continues to perform well as a result of the Generation Recovery Plan that commenced in March 2023, as well as our intensive planned maintenance. Unplanned outages are averaging at 12 500MW, below what was anticipated for our winter outlook.The energy availability factor (EAF) of four of our power stations is performing above 70%. Our year-to-date EAF is improving gradually and is currently at 60.73%.
Eskom will provide regular updates and the next update will be on Friday, 31 May 2024.
Ah. So Friday, then.