Due to a severely constrained generation system as a result of multiple unit breakdown, Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 2 loadshedding.

“It has become necessary to implement Stage 2 loadshedding from 12:00 to 22:00 today,” Eskom said in a statement.

According to the power utility ten generation units at seven power station suffered breakdown in the last 48 hours.

“A generator each broke down at Arnot, Medupi, Lethabo, Matla power stations, while two units each at Majuba, Camden and Tutuka power stations also broke down.

This together with the need to conserve emergency generation reserves, necessitates that loadshedding be implemented in order to protect the integrity of the system.

Unplanned breakdowns stand at 11 665MW of capacity, adding to the 4 558MW currently out on planned maintenance.”

Any further deterioration in the generation performance may necessitate the escalation of loadshedding at short notice, said Eskom.