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IEC prepared for possible load shedding as vote counting continues

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The Independent Electoral Commission has indicated that it preparing for possible load shedding, which could affect vote counting at a number of voting stations around the country. Earlier Eskom announced the there was a possibility of load shedding being implemented on Tuesday due to current breakdowns at some of its power stations.

Briefing the media at the Results Centre in Pretoria, the IEC said it was in discussions with Eskom regarding the matter. The Result Centre has sufficient generators, however, many voting stations will be left in the dark should load shedding resume.

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