A press release from Eskom states the entity will be load shedding according to the published load shedding schedules.
Load shedding schedules are available on Ekurhuleni’s website
Eskom customers can also contact the customer call centre on 0860 037 566.
Residents are cautioned to treat all electrical connections as live during this period.
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According to the press release, the generation and distribution of electricity across Eskom’s network is constrained due to the acts of sabotage and intimidation that characterise the current industrial action by members of the trade unions.
The report states there have been several incidents of road blockades, attacks on staff, and willful damage of electricity infrastructure.
As a result, all road coal deliveries have been stopped for security reasons.
“The safety of all our employees is of paramount importance to us during this time.”
Coal deliveries by rail deliveries and conveyor belts still continue to operate, albeit at limited capacity.
The power stations that are the worst affected by the industrial action are Hendrina, Camden, Kendal and Arnot.
“We appreciate and thank our employees who continue to work hard to keep the lights on.”
No indication has been given as to the duration of load shedding.
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