ESKOM has implemented load shedding for a second day running as a result of plant breakdowns.

“Although a number of units have returned to service as per the 9-point recovery plan, regrettably additional units continue to trip. This results in a shortage of generating capacity,” said the power utility on Monday.

This is the second day in a row this year that the utility is implementing load shedding. In December, the utility announced that they would not implement load-shedding until 13 January 2019.

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Load shedding is conducted rotationally as a measure of last resort to protect the power system from a total collapse or blackout.

Meanwhile, the power utility reminded customers to treat all electrical points as live during load shedding.

“We continue to appeal to residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly during this period. Please switch off geysers as well as all non-essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand.”

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