Eskom to implement Stage 2 load shedding
Eskom announced that it will implement Stage 2 load shedding from 17:00 until 22:00 on Monday, due to the breakdown of a generation unit each at Majuba and Medupi power stations
In a statement, the parastatal
said that three generation units are expected to return to service by this
evening, which will ramp up through the night.
‘’Eskom will continue
to closely monitor the system, adjust and communicate any changes as may be necessary.
We appeal to all South Africans to help limit the impact of the shortages by
continuing to reduce the usage of electricity and to switch off all
non-essential items.’’
‘’Eskom cautions the
public that as the shortage of generation capacity persists, the system will
continue to be constrained with an elevated risk of loadshedding over the
coming weeks.’’
It urged consumers to
use electricity sparingly.
‘’We would like to
remind the public that loadshedding is implemented only as a last resort to
protect the national grid. We therefore urge all South Africans to continue
using electricity sparingly especially between 05:00 – 09:00 in the mornings
and 16:00 – 22:00 in the evenings.’’
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