On Monday,15 May 2023, Eskom announced stage 6 loadshedding would be implemented from 15:00. “Due to the cold weather, the demand for electricity is higher than anticipated. In addition, the failure of two generating units, one of which has since returned to service, requires that Stage 6 loadshedding be implemented at 15:00 today (previously communicated 16:00).”
Eskom promised to communicate another update as soon as any significant changes occur.” We appeal that non essential appliances be switched off.”