Eskom has announced another day of stage four loadshedding.
Stage four loadshedding was implemented at 9am this morning, after an upgrade from stage two, and will continued throughout the day into the night.
The company claims that a shortage in generating capacity has led to loadshedding, which is conducted rotationally as a measure of last resort to protect the power system.
@Eskom_SA is currently implementing Stage 2 rotational loadshedding. Stage 4 will be implemented from 09h00 and will continue until 23h00 today. This is due to a shortage of capacity. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. @CityPowerJhb @City_Ekurhuleni @CityTshwane
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) March 20, 2019
The company further announced that a press briefing will be held today (Tuesday) at which Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, and the chairperson of Eskom’s Board, Jabu Mabuza, will address the media on Eskom and the current electricity supply problems.
During loadshedding customers are reminded to treat all electrical points as live.
Eskom appeals to residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly during this period.
Please switch off geysers, as well as all non-essential lighting and electrical appliances to assist in reducing demand.
You could save up to 10 per cent on your electricity bill without spending a cent – says Eskom.
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