Load shedding is expected to continue this week, said Eskom.
Although load shedding was not implemented on Sunday, the possibility was high for the week ahead, according to spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe.
“The risk for load shedding remains high due to a shortage of capacity from the effects of the recent industrial action and will remain so during the week.”
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Phasiwe said it will take up to 10 days for the power grid to recover from last week’s work interruptions.
“Some employees continue to work around the clock to restore stability to operations and supply. We assure customers that all available emergency energy resources are used, before load shedding is implemented.”
Load shedding was implemented on Friday evening and on Saturday.
Eskom said acts of intimidation and sabotage from the industrial action compromised the ability of the power utility to generate enough electricity.
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Striking workers – affiliated to the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) and the national union of Mineworkers (NUM) – took to the streets on Thursday demanding a 15 percent salary increase and a R2 000 housing allowance.
Eskom said it would not be offering any increases this year.
Talks between the unions and the employer are, however, expected to resume on Tuesday.
Tshwane metro has published a schedule for the load-shedding on its website https://www.tshwane.gov.za/…/Public…/Pages/Load-Shedding.aspx
The power utility urged residents to continue using electricity sparingly.
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