Load shedding to continue on Friday
Updated | By Nokukhanya N Mntambo
Power utility Eskom says it will implement load shedding for a second consecutive day on Friday, despite the successful return of four generation units on Thursday.
The rolling blackouts began on Thursday morning after the power grid took a knock.
The power utility's spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha says the system remains under pressure due to a number of unit breakdowns.
“Eskom teams have successfully returned four generation units to service today. This, however, is not sufficient to stave off load shedding at this point.
“Staying on Stage 2 loadsheding will also assist us in preserving our emergency generation reserves, namely diesel and water.”
Stage 2 load shedding will resume at 8am on Friday.
“Breakdowns this week have removed more than 13 500MW of capacity from the system, while planned maintenance stands at 5 000MW of infrastructure.”
Mantshantsha adds: “Eskom is working hard to return as many of these generation units to service.”
ALSO READ:
CSIR: 2020 load shedding has surpassed previous year
On Thursday morning, Eskom announced it would implement stage 2 load shedding with the possibility of the rolling blackouts continuing into the weekend. CSIR researcher Jarrad Wright says South Africa could experience load shedding for the next two to three years if the Department of Mineral Resources fails to speed up its energy projects.
Show's Stories
-
LISTEN: Actress Sophie Joans talks about her award-winning play
Two extraordinary stage talents, Sophie Joans and Rob van Vuuren, have t...
The Drive with Rob & Roz 17 hours ago -
LISTEN: The best road trip tips ahead of the Easter weekend
From traffic to packing, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie are sharing tip...
The Drive with Rob & Roz 19 hours ago