SA reduces electricity use by 7% in April: Eskom

Eskom has annonced a 7% reduction in electricity use

South Africans managed to save up to 7% in electricity demand last month. Eskom's chief executive, Jacob Maroga, made the announcement after briefing President Thabo Mbeki and a Presidential Special Joint Working group on the current state of electricity supply in the country.

A statement issued by the Presidency read: "The meeting urged the public to accelerate electricity savings in order to avert resumption in load shedding as the current savings, though welcome, are below the 10% target."

Maroga said planned electricity cuts were suspended on the basis of the progress made toward meeting the 10% target and a review of the most effective approach to achieve savings. Mbeki would form an advisory council, which he would chair, to ensure the implementation of the National Electricity Response plan. - Sapa