Eskom announced in a statement on 2 September that load-shedding Stage 4 will resume on Thursday [3 September] due to the continuing severe generation supply constraints caused by multiple units breakdown as well as the additional demand as a result of cold weather.
Eskom to continue implementing Stage 4 loadshedding from 08:00 until 22:00 tomorrow pic.twitter.com/q7MRXt4fdv
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) September 2, 2020
The power utility said load-shedding will persist throughout the week as they continue to work around the clock to return as many of this generation units to service as possible. “We will continue to communicate the stage of load-shedding should there be any further developments,” said Eskom.
“This load-shedding is necessary in order to conserve and replenish emergency reserves while also maintaining the stability of the power system.
The power utility urges the public to help reduce electricity usage in order to ease the pressure on the system.
