Load-shedding escalated due to breakdowns
Stage 3 load-shedding was supposed to be implemented this morning, but Eskom announced that stage 4 will instead kick in.

Load-shedding has been increased by one stage early this morning due to the breakdown of generating units.
Eskom said stage 4 was implemented at 05:00 and will last until 16:00. Previously the power utility said stage 3 would be implemented in this timeslot.
According to Eskom, further updates will be publish if there are any significant changes.
06 May 2023: Due to the further breakdown of a generating units in the early hours of the morning, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 05:00 this morning until 16:00 (previously Stage 3 loadshedding communicated). Eskom will publish a further update…
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) May 6, 2023
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