Stage 2 load-shedding to be implemented today

Eskom warned there is a high possibility that load-shedding would also be implemented on Wednesday and Thursday.

August 16, 2022
Caxton reporter Less than a minute

Eskom has announced that stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented today between 16:00 and 24:00.

According to the power utility, this is because of a shortage of generation capacity.

“There is also a high possibility that load-shedding will be implemented during the same time on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings,” Eskom said in a media statement.

Breakdowns of generation units at Arnot and Tutuka power stations, as well as the delay in returning units to service at Arnot, Kusile and Tutuka power stations have put strain on the power generation system.

“We currently have 4 550MW on planned maintenance, while another 14 182MW of capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns.”

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August 16, 2022
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Caxton’s Digital Editorial Manager. I am a journalist and editor with experience spanning over a decade having worked for major local and national news publications across the country and as a correspondent in the Netherlands. I write about most topics with a special interest in politics, crime, human interest and conservation.
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