Eskom will be implementing Stage 2 load shedding from 4pm to 9pm on July 22.
The power utility said this was due to a shortage of generation capacity, coupled with the severely cold weather in parts of the country.
“Unfortunately, a generation unit each at Tutuka and Medupi Power Stations were forced offline this afternoon, increasing the capacity constraints on the power system. Further, a unit each at Medupi and Tutuka that were expected to return to service this afternoon have now been delayed, further contributing to the shortages,” said Eskom in a statement.
Breakdowns currently total 14 137MW while planned maintenance was 2 924MW of capacity.
“Eskom regrets the inconvenience caused by these power constraints, and would like to urge the public to reduce the usage of electricity in order to help ease the pressure on the power system, and will communicate promptly should there be any significant changes to the performance of the system.”
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