ESKOM has said that chances of load shedding would be slimmer today. Although the grid was still constrained due to the shortage of generation capacity as several units are out of service due to maintenance, the system remained stable. However, if the demand exceeded supply, power cuts could be implemented. “Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is carried out in order to guarantee that our supply of electricity can be maintained in the long term.” – Staff Reporter