The City of Cape Town says there are only a few days left for the public to comment on its draft Energy Strategy.
Experts say that a total blackout in South Africa is highly unlikely, even though you can never rule out the possibility.
Eskom says breakdowns at 8 of its units have necessitated a higher stage of load shedding.
Eskom has cancelled, invalidated and set aside contracts worth R25 billion in a far-reaching crackdown on corruption.
Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has been quick to attribute lower stages of load shedding to a better performance by Eskom - but the data tells the real story.
South Africans need to manage their expectations when it comes to load shedding - with the risk of higher stages ever-present, despite the spin from government.
Former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer will be departing from the company this month.
The latest power availability statistics show that South Africa's power situation is a critical balancing act.
Load shedding will ease this week, but Eskom says that the country isn't out of the woods yet.
Power utility Eskom reveals the new schedule for this week.
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