Stage 1 load shedding planned for Monday
Consumers are urged to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances as Eskom warns of a 50% chance for load shedding if demand of electricity is not decreased.
Eskom has announced that Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented across South Africa at 16:00 until 22:00 on Monday due to shortage of capacity.
Earlier on Monday, spokesman Khulu Phasiwe said Eskom could meet current electricity demand, but there was a 50% chance of power cuts.
Consumers are still urged to minimise electricity use by switching off all unnecessary appliances.
Rekord earlier reported:
Eskom warns of a 50% chance for load shedding
09 Feb 2015; 09:00
Eskom has announced on Monday that no load shedding has been scheduled for Monday thus far due to a few working generators over the weekend, stabilising the system.
The grid is however still under great pressure, and Eskom warns consumers of a 50% chance for load shedding if demand of electricity is not decreased.
Consumers are urged to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances.
The latest load shedding schedule by the metro council is available here. Alternatively, get immediate load shedding updates from the council here.
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