Eskom has announced that stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from noon today 10 July.
Due to the increase in generation unit breakdowns, Eskom announced that it will implement stage 2 loadshedding throughout the country starting at noon.
This will continue until 10pm. This has been caused by an increase in plant breakdowns exceeding 3 000MW of capacity.
While five generation units were taken off the grid last night and this morning, a breakdown at the Matimba power station today resulted in the need for loadshedding. Two units at the Arnot power station, as well as a unit in Kendal, Tutuka and Majuba were taken off the grid last night and this morning.
These removed more than 3 000MW of capacity from the system. The delayed return to service of a generation unit at the Duvha power station has also added significant pressure to the generation system.
This contrained supply situation may persist throughout the weekend.
Here is how the different stages of loadshedding works:
Check your loadshedding schedule here:
https://loadshedding.eskom.co.za/
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