Eskom has announced that Stage 2 loadshedding will continue on Wednesday and Thursday between 4p.m and midnight, due to, ‘’the persistent shortage of generation capacity.’’
The ailing parastatal
added that Stage 1 loadshedding will then be implemented on Friday at the same
time.
Spokesperson, Sikonathi
Manthantsha said the power utility would limit loadshedding to night-time to
have minimal impact on the economy and population.
‘’To the extent
possible, Eskom will endeavour to limit loadshedding to night-time to have
minimal impact on the economy and population. Eskom will publish a further
update on Friday afternoon, or as soon as any significant changes occur.’’
‘’Since Tuesday a
generation unit each at Camden, Kriel, Kusile, Matla and Medupi power stations
were returned to service. Two generating units at Majuba and one at Tutuka
power stations were taken offline for repairs,’’ he added.
Manthanthsa reminded
the public that loadshedding is implemented only as a last resort in view of
the shortage of generation capacity and the need to attend to breakdowns.
PICTURE: PixabayMeanwhile, the City of
Cape Town announced that its customers will be saved from rolling power cuts,
due to enough generation capacity at its Steenbras Pumped Storage Plant
⚡️Load-shedding update - 12 October 2022
City protecting
Still no load-shedding for City customers. Eskom load-shedding continues until Friday 00:00.
Updates to follow.
Help the City to protect customers
*Always reduce usage#CTInfo pic.twitter.com/hzG1XLMhqA
Done By: Mitchum George
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