Stage two load shedding confirmed
'Load shedding implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system from a complete blackout'.
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Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 10am on Sunday, which is likely to continue until 10pm.
The electricity giant in a statement said “This is due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to planned and unplanned outages.
“Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system from a complete blackout.
“We call on all customers to reduce the load on the electricity grid by urgently switching off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day, which will reduce electricity demand.
“Commercial customers, particularly shopping centres and office blocks, can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours.”
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