Wednesday, 13 September 2023: Due to the cold weather, we appeal to all members of the public to reduce the electricity demand between 17:00 and 21:00, by switching off non-essential appliances, mainly geysers, swimming pool pumps and electric heaters. The evening peak forecast for today is 29 609MW and yesterday’s demand at evening peak was 33 423MW, higher than the forecast demand. The reduction will continue to assist in alleviating pressure on the system and avoid higher stages of loadshedding.