Eskom has implemented load-shedding starting from 4pm today, 31 May.
In a statement, the power utility said this was because of the cold front that had settled earlier than expected as well as the high breakdowns of generation units.
“The generation supply constraints will persist throughout the high winter demand period which increases the demand of load-shedding,” read the statement.
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 tomorrow
morning, with a possibility of loadshedding throughout the week@News24 @SABCNews @NewzroomAfrika @eNCA @IOL @ewnupdates @SundayTimesZA @SowetanLIVE @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/dkNxJegoVR— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) May 31, 2021
Eskom has appealed to the public to reduce the usage of electricity in order to assist the country get through the capacity constraints.
Eskom said it will communicate should there be any changes to the system.
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