No load shedding
Power system stable. Load shedding remains suspended.
Historic Recovery Period
South Africa has had no load shedding since 16 May 2025, 535 days ago.
Daily load shedding ended on 26 March 2024. It returned briefly in 2025: Stage 3 over the weekend of 31 January, Stages 3 to 6 from 22 to 26 February, and four evenings in April and May.
Upcoming Schedule
What is load shedding?
Load shedding 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 load shedding
- 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 load shedding
While national load shedding is suspended, localised outages called "Load Reduction" may still occur in some areas.
- Load shedding: 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 Winter Outlook of 22 April 2026 projected no load shedding from 1 April to 31 August 2026, and the winter passed without any. For the summer months, see the latest outlook on Eskom's website.
This outlook is subject to change based on demand and generation capacity. Last reviewed 26 September 2026.
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 load shedding 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 load shedding schedules with official sources before making important decisions.