Lights out as stage 6 load shedding returns
Eskom says stage 6 load shedding will be implemented on Tuesday following the loss of a further two generation units on Monday.
The extended power cuts will come into effect at 5am until further notice.
Stage 6 was last implemented in July.
Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says overnight, a further two units at Lethabo and Matla power stations will need to be shut down for urgent repairs.
"Breakdowns are currently at 16 210MW of generating capacity while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 5 894MW.
"Since yesterday (Sunday), a generating unit each at Kriel and Medupi power stations was taken offline for repairs. In the same period, a generating unit at Arnot, Kendal, Kriel and Lethabo power stations was returned to service."
Mokwena says the delay in returning to service a generating unit each at Hendrina and Tutuka power stations is also contributing to the current capacity constraints.
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