Eskom mum on load shedding plans for the weekend
There’s still no word yet from Megawatt Park as to whether you’ll have to put up with load shedding this cold weekend, but Eskom has promised it will communicate any changes to its system.
#PowerAlert
23 July 2021
17:00Our power system is under severe pressure. Please switch off all unnecessary lights, your geyser, pool pump, and non-essential appliances. pic.twitter.com/eu7Cw2Hsht
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) July 23, 2021
South Africa was saddled with stage two blackouts on Thursday as the embattled power utility suffered capacity constraints due to generation issues combined with the severe cold weather.
The power cuts hit the country amid a cold front that has been dubbed one of the coldest nights of this decade. The utility has in the meantime urged you to use electricity sparingly.
-EWN
In other news – VIDEO: Man punches Gogo and runs away
Cops in New York City have launched a manhunt for a man seen on video punching a 60-year-old woman in the back of her head while inside a train station.
According to Washington Examiner, the incident happened around 10 pm on Thursday, 15 July, at Grand Central subway station. Learn More
