Eskom has announced that stage 3 load-shedding will be implemented from 14:00 today until Monday morning at 05:00.

The power utility says this is due to the loss of an additional five generating units earlier today.

“The additional load-shedding tonight is required to manage and recover the emergency generation
reserves which have been utilised extensively over the past five days. Eskom therefore urges all South
Africans to continue using electricity sparingly,” read a media statement that was issued by Eskom.

Stage 2 load-shedding is expected to be implemented continuously next week.

Eskom says it currently has 4 588MW on planned maintenance, while another 17 131MW of capacity is
unavailable due to breakdowns.

The power utility says it will hold a media briefing on Monday to update the public on the state of the power system.

“Any further significant changes will be promptly communicated.”