Eskom suspends power cuts for the long weekend

JOHANNESBURG — Eskom says loads hedding will be suspended for the long weekend.

But on Friday, South Africans were hit with stage 2 power cuts from 4pm on Friday until 5am yesterday.

Eskom's Daphne Mokwena said the suspension over the long weekend was due to sustained improved performance of generation availability.

"During the long weekend, we will address minor defects on generating units by performing planned maintenance. Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate any changes to load shedding should it be required.".

—EWN