Eskom confirms another round of stage 4 loadshedding
This morning, the parastatal confirmed that from 9am stage 4 loadshedding would be implemented throughout the day.
SINCE Saturday South Africa has had to endure stage 4 loadshedding, which means many households were hit with two power outages a day.
And Tuesday is no different. This morning the parastatal confirmed that from 9am stage 4 loadshedding would be implemented throughout the day.
“This is due to a shortage of capacity. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience,” Eskom said.
Stage 2 #Loadshedding will continue today, 19 March until 09h00 this morning whereafter we will move to Stage 4 loadshedding. This is due to a shortage of capacity. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. @CityPowerJhb @City_Ekurhuleni @centlecutility @eThekwiniM
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) March 19, 2019
Following the non-stop loadshedding Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan met Eskom’s board and management regarding the power utility’s financial and restructuring issues.
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According to reports he expressed concern over the current loashedding, saying it was disruptive to the country’s economy.
Good morning you South Africa. At 10:30 Minister Pravin Gordhan and Chairman of Eskom Board Mr Jabu Mabuza will address the media on #Eskom and the current electricity supply problems. pic.twitter.com/dZt62b7msv
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) March 19, 2019
The country is now waiting in bated breath as the minister and Eskom’s chairman, Jabu Mabuza is set to address the media on the ongoing crisis this morning.
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