Eskom says stage two load shedding is expected for the rest of the weekend as it battles to keep the lights on.
The utility implemented stage four load shedding on Friday afternoon, citing breakdowns at various power stations.
Added to this, the power utility said it had low fuel reserves that help its back-up generators.
Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said they were now planning for the week ahead.
-EWN
In other news – Actress Rami Chuene’s secret is out
The secret is out! Rami Chuene did not get married after all. The actress got many fans excited when she posted an image of herself wearing a white wedding gown during the heritage weekend in September.
And over a month later, the Giyani: Land of Blood actress has revealed that it was all a prank and that the outfit was from a scene she was shooting for the SABC2 show. Learn More