No load-shedding over Christmas: Eskom

Load-shedding will remain suspended over Christmas, Eskom said on Friday. 

“Due to consistent improvement in available generation capacity and the lower demand, as well as sufficient emergency reserves, load-shedding will remain suspended until next week Friday at 4pm,” the power utility said in a statement. 

The country last experienced load-shedding nine days ago. 

On Thursday, electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa praised the “exceptionally good performance” of Eskom's units and said South Africa looked set to enjoy another Christmas without load-shedding. 

“Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate should any significant changes occur,” Eskom said. 

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