High risk of load shedding again today, Eskom warns
The Eskom spokesperson would prefer that you have a colder shower today.
Eskom announces load shedding. Cartoon: Bethuel Mangena /African News Agency (ANA)
The electricity grid remains on the back foot, with Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe warning on Tuesday morning that people should only be using their essential appliances to reduce strain on the power system.
Power-heavy devices such as geysers should preferably be switched off.
ALERT: The power system is currently constrained, with a high risk of loadshedding. Customers are urged switch off all non-essential appliances in an effort to reduce pressure on the national grid. We'll continue to provide regular updates through various media platforms.
— Khulu Phasiwe (@KhuluPhasiwe) March 12, 2019
Eskom was also close to implementing load shedding on Monday, but managed to avoid this. They said they would only start rotational cuts if absolutely necessary.
The state capture commission continues to hear testimony on how the power utility was reduced to a shadow of its true potential.
This story will be updated if any updates come in.
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