Big chance of load shedding this weekend

Eskom said the risk of load shedding was high for Friday and the weekend “as there is a need to replenish emergency reserves (water and diesel) to limit the possibility and magnitude of load shedding in the following week.

“While the risk remains high, load shedding will only be implemented if absolutely necessary.

“We remind customers that load-shedding is a controlled measure which protects the power system from a total collapse or blackout.”

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Customers are encouraged to use electricity sparingly.

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