Stage 6 Blackout in Johannesburg on 11 June? Eskom Says No — Load Shedding Remains Suspended
Eskom forecasts no load shedding for 11 June 2025.
⚡ Load reduction is active in some areas. View schedules here
Will Johannesburg face a Stage 6 load-shedding blackout on 11 June 2025?
No. Eskom has confirmed that no loadshedding is currently forecast for 11 June. City Power lists only routine maintenance — nowhere near a city-wide blackout. If load shedding were to be implemented, it would likely be limited to Stage 2 according to Eskom's Winter Outlook.
Where the Stage 6 rumour started
"Breaking Power Update: Stage 6 Load Shedding to Blackout Johannesburg on June 11."
– riseupwv.org
This headline is false. Load-shedding levels are set nationally—Eskom has issued no Stage 6 alert. City Power's official channels show only localised maintenance.
🚫 Fact Check: Debunking Fake News
FALSE CLAIM: Johannesburg will experience a Stage 6 load-shedding blackout on 11 June 2025
SOURCE: riseupwv.org article (June 2025)
FACT CHECK RESULT: 100% FALSE
Our Verification: Eskom's official winter outlook and daily status show no load shedding for 11 June. No city-wide Stage 6 schedule exists. City Power lists only routine maintenance, not blackouts.
Official Response: Eskom and City Power have both confirmed there is no Stage 6 load shedding planned for Johannesburg on 11 June 2025.
⚠️ Warning: Always verify load shedding information through official Eskom channels before sharing. Fake news about power cuts can cause unnecessary panic and confusion.
Eskom Load-Shedding Forecast
10 June: No load shedding
11 June: No load shedding barring unforeseen unit trips.
For live updates bookmark our Eskom June Load-Shedding Schedule & Power Updates.
How does Stage 6 work?
With Stage 6 load shedding, the power is cut in two to four hour blocks for different areas at different times. In total, your area will experience 8-10 hours of load shedding per day. Load shedding is implemented nationally by Eskom, not just in Johannesburg. A single 12- or 14-hour city-wide blackout is not how Eskom's protocol works.
Grid snapshot (6 June Eskom news release)
- Grid stable but under pressure due to cold front.
- Unplanned hover at ~14,000 MW, indicating some load shedding risk according to Eskom's Winter Outlook.