Eskom to implement Stage 2 load shedding from 9pm

Eskom will implement Stage 2 load shedding from 21:00 on Saturday evening until 5:00 am Monday morning.

Eskom says it’s been forced to implement load shedding because units at Kusile, Amot and Medupi have gone down.

The cash-strapped power utility says there have also been delays in bringing a unit at the Tutuka power station back online.

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Due to generation capacity constraints, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 21:00 tonight until 05:00 on Monday morning pic.twitter.com/ksc6RSDqIj

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) December 4, 2021

Eskom announces Stage 2 load shedding, audio below: 

Eskom says. “Total breakdowns have increased to 14 727MW while planned maintenance is 6 711MW of
capacity as we continue with the reliability maintenance.”

The power utility appeals to all South Africans to help reduce the usage of electricity by switching off
non-essential items.

“We will communicate promptly should there be any significant changes to the power system.”