Eskom implements stage 6 load shedding, blames ongoing wage strike

Eskom implements stage 6 load shedding, blames ongoing wage strike

Eskom says stage 6 load shedding will be implemented on Thursday and Friday. 

Andre de Ruyter Eskom CEO

Eskom has blamed the ongoing industrial action for its decision to implement stage 6 load shedding. 

The latest load shedding schedule:

Loadshedding stage 6 schedule

The embattled power utility reduced power cuts to stage 4 just after midnight on Thursday. 


Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha says the high levels of staff absenteeism and intimidation of non-striking workers are crippling operations at power plants. 


A minimum of stage 4 load shedding is expected over the weekend. 

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