No Loadshedding
Power system stable. Load shedding remains suspended.
Historic Recovery Period
South Africa is experiencing its most stable electricity supply in over five years. Major daily loadshedding ended on March 26, 2024 - that's 739 days ago.
In 2025, the country experienced only 26 hours of loadshedding total, spread across four evenings in April and May.
Upcoming Schedule
What is Loadshedding?
Loadshedding is a controlled way to rotate the electricity supply to different areas when there isn't enough power to meet demand. South Africa uses stages 1-8, with higher stages meaning more frequent power cuts.
- Stage 0: No loadshedding
- Stage 1-2: Light impact (approx. 2-4 hours per day)
- Stage 3-4: Moderate impact (approx. 4-6 hours per day)
- Stage 5+: Severe impact (6+ hours per day)
Load Reduction vs Loadshedding
While national loadshedding is suspended, localized outages called "Load Reduction" may still occur in some areas.
- Loadshedding: National power shortage - affects the whole country on a schedule
- Load Reduction: Local outages to protect transformers from overloading due to network strain or illegal connections
2026 Outlook
Eskom's current outlook projects zero stages of loadshedding through March 2026, due to sustained improvements in power plant performance and additional capacity from units at Medupi and Kusile.
This outlook is subject to change based on demand and generation capacity.
Official Sources
We aggregate data from official sources to provide accurate and up-to-date information for Cape Town residents and visitors.
- City of Cape Town - Official municipal loadshedding schedule
- Eskom - National grid status
Data is automatically refreshed several times a day.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for convenience only and comes with no guarantee of accuracy or completeness. Always verify loadshedding schedules with official sources before making important decisions.