Stage 2 load-shedding to be implemented at 16:00 today
Eskom has announced that stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented on Thursday from 16:00 until 21:00.
The utility service said this was due to a shortage of generation capacity, coupled with severely cold weather.
“Unfortunately, generation units at Tuluka and Medupi power stations were forced offline this afternoon, increasing the capacity constraints on the power system.
Furthermore, units at Medupi and Tuluka which were expected to return to service this afternoon have been delayed further contributing to this delay,” Eskom said in a statement.
Earlier this afternoon before the announcement, Eskom hinted at the possibility of load-shedding “to protect the integrity of the system”
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