No loadshedding reprieve as Eskom extends power cuts
South Africans will not receive any loadshedding reprieve as power utility Eskom has extended power cuts until Friday.
Stage one loadshedding will now be implemented during the day, while stage two will run at night until Friday.
Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha says the increased loadshedding has been caused by a delay in returning four generating units to service.
"The delay in the return of two generating units at Camden, one unit each at Kendal and Matimba power stations have contributed to the generation capacity shortages. This has subsequently contributed to the generation capacity shortages."
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"Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented daily until Friday, while Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented nightly until Friday.
"Stage 2 loadshedding will continue to be implemented on a daily basis at 16:00 - 05:00 until Friday.
"Stage 1 loadshedding will then be implemented daily at 05:00 – 16:00 until Friday."
