Rotational load shedding moves to stage 3
Eskom says despite the generating units returning to service as planned, the emergency reserves( water and diesel) are still very low.
Stage 3 rotational load shedding will be implemented from 08:00 to 23:00 today.
Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe tweeted this morning that the power system remains constrained but Eskom would continue to provide regular updates about the state of the of the power system through various social media platforms.
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Social media users also expressed their disappointment in Eskom and how load shedding affects them.
See tweets:
No, #LoadShedding is a product of the ANC’s mismanagement of the utility and endemic corruption. That’s why we are here. The system is collapsing due to years of tinkering and no real change. https://t.co/PGoAH42TtH
— Siviwe Gwarube (@Siviwe_G) February 11, 2019
#LoadShedding + rain + inconsiderate drivers = absolute chaos on the roads today!!!!!
— Mninawa Ntloko (@ntlokom) February 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/Busta_Riley/status/1095218719448547328
This load shedding is not funny anymore… someone please do something about it and fast.#loadshedding
— Mpho Gift Teffo (@MphoGiftTeffo) February 12, 2019
This is a crisis #LoadShedding pic.twitter.com/DLtJ1xOtbc
— mot (@NkisengZA) February 12, 2019
Got to work, no electricity. Parking is the basement which was pitch black.Oh yes I had to take the stairs to the 6th floor.#Loadshedding
— Mandisa Nene (@Lin_do5) February 12, 2019