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JOHANNEBSURG. – South African power utility Eskom has announced stage 4 load shedding will be implemented yesterday.
In a statement, the power utility explained that the ramping up of load shedding was a result of the loss of generation capacity over the past 24 hours.
Breakdowns currently stand at 16 154 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity, while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 5 970MW, according to Eskom.
While generating units at the Duvha, Kendal and Majuba power stations have returned to service, others remained offline due to capacity constraints
“In the same period, a generating unit at Camden, Kendal, Kriel, Kusile, Matla and two generating units at Matimba power stations were taken offline for repairs.
“The delay in returning to service a generating unit at Tutuka and Kendal Power Stations is also contributing to the current capacity constraints. Eskom teams are working tirelessly to return these generating units to service,” Eskom said.
South Africa will alternate between stage 2 and 4 load shedding during the same period until further notice.
“Eskom will publish another update as soon as any significant changes occur.”
Eskom asked the members of the public to reduce demand by switching off non-essential appliances. – The Citizen
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter