South Africa has recorded its strongest electricity system performance in almost a decade, according to Eskom, with the power utility reporting zero diesel use for two consecutive weeks, its lowest unplanned outages in eight years and 441 consecutive days without load shedding. The update was released on Monday, 3 August 2026, and reflects Eskom’s operational performance between 24 and 30 July. The improvements matter for households, businesses and industries across Gauteng because a more stable electricity supply reduces pressure on the national grid, lowers operating costs and improves energy security.
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Thousands of Gauteng residents could face scheduled electricity interruptions this week as Eskom continues implementing load reduction across selected communities from 8 to 13 June 2026. The programme will affect several areas in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Sedibeng and surrounding municipalities during morning and evening peak demand periods. Residents in affected communities are being urged to check the latest schedule, as different blocks will be activated on different days throughout the week. The latest timetable forms part of Eskom’s ongoing efforts to protect electricity infrastructure and manage demand on strained local networks.
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