[LISTEN] Eskom implements Stage 2 load shedding
Eskom has announced it is implementing stage 2 load shedding on Wednesday due to a lack of capacity.
The power utility says this could last as long as a week.
Listen to Eskom's Dikatso Mothae explain the situation below:
#PowerAlert 1 : Stage 2 loadshedding from 9:00 today pic.twitter.com/zDcjgjAGh9
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) October 16, 2019
The power utility has advised customers to check their load shedding schedules and if they are serviced by a municipal authority, to check their loadshedding schedules with the particular muinicpality.
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ALERT⚠️:City Power received alert from Eskom concerning stage 2 load-shedding today between 09:00 -23:00. Load-shedding is not confirmed yet. If confirmed the following blocks will be affected:
— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) October 16, 2019
9:00-23:00 (6B&2A),12:00-16:30 (7B&3A),16:00-20:30 (8B&4A),20:00-23:00 (1A & 5A).^LP
In September, Eskom said there were no planned power cuts for September and October.
However, Eskom then added the risk remained as the system is still tight and vulnerable while more maintenance is planned during the summer months.