Stage 2 load shedding in effect until Wednesday

Eskom has implemented stage 2 load shedding up to Wednesday morning. 

In a statement, Eskom says this is due to additional generation unit losses and the delayed return to service of generators. 

"Load shedding is implemented only as a last resort to protect the national grid," they say. 

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"The loss of four additional generation units at Matla, Tutuka, Duvha, and Arnot power stations, exacerbated by the delay in units returning to service at Camden, Matla, Grootvlei, and Tutuka power stations, has unfortunately necessitated the implementation of load shedding."

They add: "The power system continues to be fragile and Eskom is forced to implement load shedding to manage and replenish emergency generation reserves, on which it has been relying to supply electricity."