Stage 2 loadshedding scheduled for today
Earlier this morning, Eskom announced that they would be implementing Stage 2 rotational loadshedding from 09:00 to possibly 22:00.
MALALANE – Make sure your generator is full of petrol and your torches or candles are handy tonight, because Eskom has announced Stage 2 rotational loadshedding from 09:00 until possibly 22:00 today.
The local schedule for this kind of loadshedding is as follows:
• Malalane – 09:00 to 11:30
• Komatipoort – 11:00 to 13:30
• Hectorspruit – 19:00 to 21:30
• Marloth Park – 11:00 to 13:30 and 19:00 to 21:30
• Kaapmuiden – 09:00 to 11:30 and 15:00 to 17:30
• Tonga, KaMhlushwa and Schoemansdal – 17:00 to 19:30
Find the entire schedule, by clicking here.
In a press release, Eskom explained that a number of generating units had been returned to service but additional units continued to trip, resulting in shortage of generating capacity.
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This follows yesterday’s Stage 2 loadshedding from 13:00 to 22:00.
Stage 2 loadshedding means that 2 000 megawatts of electricity are rotationally loadshed across South Africa over a given time.
Eskom reminded customers that all electrical points should be treated as live during loadshedding. They also urged all electricity users to switch off geysers, as well as other non-essential lighting and electrical appliances to reduce demand.
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