“We are reviewing the manner in which our planned maintenance is done in order to ensure that load shedding is eliminated going forward,” Acting Chief Executive Brian Molefe said.
We appeal to South Africans continue to use electricity sparingly and make this a lifestyle. Homeowners and businesses can do so with just four steps: first, switching off geysers and pool pumps; second, switching off non-essential lights; third, efficient use of air-conditioners by keeping the room temperature at 23⁰C; and finally, responding to the alerts on TV each evening.
Commercial customers, particularly shopping centres and office blocks, can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and
computers in standby mode after hours.