25 Top Eskom Loadshedding . Stage 2 for cape town eskom has announced that they'll be implementing loadshedding across the country. See more of eskom loadshedding on facebook. Eskom confirmed on tuesday that loadshedding stages 5 to 8 are on the cards as a contingency measure to avoid a national blackout. As south africa's primary electricity supplier, eskom's mandate is to ensure security of supply to service the south african economy and society. It's turning out to be a bleak festive season.