Load-shedding to move to stage 4 this afternoon
This announcement follows an exceptionally high demand in electricity.
Eskom has just announced that load-shedding will move from the current stage 2 to stage 4.
As a result, block 14 will be without power from 19:00 to 21:00, and block 1 from 17:00 to 19:00.
The power utility earlier this week stated that load-shedding could continue for the rest of the week, and should any further deterioration in the generation performance occur, it might necessitate the escalation of load-shedding at short notice.
It added that load-shedding will continue into the weekend. “Teams work around the clock to return as many of these generation units to service as possible. Eskom will continue to communicate the stage of load-shedding should there be any further developments. This is done in order to conserve and replenish emergency reserves, while also maintaining the stability of the power system.”
