Stage 3 load-shedding announced after ‘temporary setback’
Eskom says it will give an update tomorrow.
After 20 days of uninterrupted electricity supply, Eskom suddenly announced the implementation of load-shedding this afternoon.
The power utility said the power cuts was due to a ‘temporary setback’ but did not elaborate on what the setback was.
Before load-shedding was announced at the beginning of February, South Africans enjoyed 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply.
Stage 3 load-shedding was implemented from 17:30 until further notice.
Get your load-shedding schedule here.
The power utility said it will give an update tomorrow.
Saturday , 22 February 2025:
Following over 20 days of uninterrupted electricity supply, Eskom has encountered another temporary setback.
As a result, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from today at 17:30 until further notice.
Eskom will give an…
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) February 22, 2025