Stage 2 load shedding until further notice

Load shedding is back at stage 2 for the weekend.

On Friday, Eskom said power cuts would be suspended during the day on Saturday and Sunday, while stage 1 would be implemented between 4 PM and 5 AM.

But the situation changed overnight, forcing the utility to change the schedule.

“As a result of four generation units being taken out of service overnight, stage 2 load shedding will be implemented at 05:00 on Saturday until further notice.”

-EWN

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