Eskom says Stage 2 loadshedding to continue
Eskom has again implemented Stage 2 loadshedding this morning - saying it's expected to continue until 10 pm tonight.
"Stage Two calls for 2000 MW to be rotationally loadshed nationally at a given period. Loadshedding is conducted rotationally as a measure of last resort to protect the power system from a total collapse or blackout," the statement says.
The power utility put into effect Stage Two loadshedding yesterday - due to some of their units not being returned to service. Eskom has also experienced outages at some of their power generating plants.
It says the national power grid continues to take strain.
Please be advised that stage 2 #loadshedding is to be implemented from 08:00 to 22:00 today. Please check your area schedules (Eskom or municipal) for your times that you will be impacted. More details to follow @eNCA @IOL @CityPowerJhb @ewnupdates @SABCNewsOnline @CityTshwane
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) December 2, 2018
Residents are being asked to use electricity sparingly during this time.