Cape Town – Eskom implemented stage four load shedding from 16:00 on Sunday until 05:00 on Tuesday morning.
Thereafter, load shedding will be reduced to stage three until 16:00, however, stage four will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday morning.
The power utility said this pattern of stage three and four will be repeated until further notice and an update will be published as soon as any significant changes occur.
“Over the past 24 hours, a generating unit each at Camden, Duvha, Majuba and two units at Kriel Power Station suffered breakdowns and were taken offline for repairs.
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“The return to service of a generating unit each at Hendrina, Medupi and Tutuka power stations has also been delayed,” Eskom explained.
Meanwhile, repairs to the damaged towers from Cahora Bassa are taking longer than anticipated.
“Breakdowns currently amount to 17 340MW of generating capacity while 5 654MW of generating capacity is out of service for planned maintenance.” said the power utility.
Eskom urged South Africans to continue using electricity sparingly to help alleviate the pressure on the power system.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
