POWER ALERT 1

Due to multiple unit failures, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 21:00
tonight to 05:00 on Tuesday, and be repeated from 21:00 on Tuesday night until 05:00
on Wednesday

Monday, 07 March 2022: Due to multiple generating unit failures over the past 24 hours,
Eskom regrets to inform the public that Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented between
21:00 tonight and 05:00 on Tuesday. This will be repeated same time on Tuesday night until
05:00 on Wednesday. This loadshedding is required in order for Eskom to replenish the
emergency generation reserves, which have been utilised significantly since the past weekend.

Loadshedding might be required at short notice should there be any further significant
breakdowns.

Since this morning, a unit each at the Matla, Kendal, Matimba, Kusile and Grootvlei power
stations tripped, while a unit each at Arnot and Hendrina power stations were forced shut down.
This, in addition to other units that had tripped during the weekend, reduced available
generation capacity, forcing Eskom to rely heavily on emergency generation reserves to keep
the lights on.

Total breakdowns amount to 14 508MW while planned maintenance is 6 307MW of capacity

as we continue with the reliability maintenance.

While we expect some generation units to return to service over the next 24 hours, Eskom
appeals to all South Africans to help us limit the impact of loadshedding by reducing the usage
of electricity and to switch off all non-essential items.

We will communicate promptly should there be any significant changes to the power system.

ENDS

Issued by: Eskom Media Desk

Tel: +27 11 800 3304/3343/3378
Fax: 086 664 7699
Email: mediadesk@eskom.co.za