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Load shedding is a controlled power reduction strategy implemented by Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, to balance the demand and supply of electricity in the national power grid. As the demand for electricity often exceeds the available supply, load shedding helps prevent the grid from collapsing and ensures the stability of the power system. […]

Stage 8 load shedding is the most severe and critical stage of power reduction implemented by Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility. This stage signifies an extreme strain on the national power grid, requiring Eskom to shed approximately 8,000 MW of electricity. The duration of power outages during Stage 8 load shedding has a significant […]