Eskom has started implementing load shedding Stage 4 from 13:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Friday and then it will be downgraded to Stage 2 until 05:00 on Saturday. This comes after the power utility announced on Sunday that it expects to continue with Stage 2 load shedding until Saturday morning. "We remind customers that load shedding is implemented as a last resort to maintain the stability of the power system regardless of the stage of load shedding." According to the power utility, the total breakdown currently amounts to 14 874MW while planned maintenance is sitting at 5 579MW of capacity. The utility has promised to communicate timeously should there be any significant changes to the power system.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 09, 2021 01:23 UTC