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Stage 2 load-shedding schedule for Mbombela

There is a high possibility that stage 2 load-shedding will be escalated to stage 3 this evening.

August 13, 2020
Stefan de Villiers Less than a minute

This morning Eskom announced that stage 2 load-sheddding started at 08:00, with a high possibility of stage 3 this evening.

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In a statement, it attributes it to the increase in generation unit breakdowns. Stage 2 is expected to continue until 22:00.

Eskom further stated that this constrained supply situation may persist throughout the weekend.

“We urge the public to continue reducing electricity usage to help us minimise load-shedding. Eskom wishes to assure the public that implementing load-shedding is the last resort, in order to protect the national grid,” it concluded.

Here is the schedule for Mbombela:

 

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August 13, 2020
Stefan de Villiers Less than a minute

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Stefan de Villiers

Stefan de Villiers, based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, is currently the Editor at Lowvelder. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from previous roles at Lowveld Media, such as Sports Editor, Journalist and Photographer. He started on November 1, 2013.
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