Eskom implements Stage 4 rolling blackouts until further notice

Eskom says Stage 4 rolling blackouts were implemented at 05:26 on Friday morning until further notice.

The power utility says breakdowns amounting to 17 056MW of generation capacity, low pumped storage dam levels and lack of diesel are the reasons for the increase in the power cuts.

#LoadsheddingUpdate#Stage4 load shedding was implemented at 05:26 this morning until further notice. Breakdowns amounting to 17 056MW of generation capacity, low pumped storage dam levels and lack of diesel are the reasons for the increase in loadshedding.

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) November 18, 2022

Eskom spokesperson Sikhonathi Mantshantsha says continued breakdowns of generation units, low pumped storage dam levels and lack of diesel have led to the increase in power cuts.