Loadshedding likely to continue into week
Stage 2 loadshedding has entered its third day today. Eskom says the system remains constrained, with the situation likely to persist throughout the week.
Spokesperson Sinokathi Mantshantsha says while some of the generation units that broke down last week are back, the cold front has shot demand up.
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He says delays in the return of three other units have contributed to the system being under pressure.
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"Implementing loadshedding is necessary in order to replenish the emergency generational reserves as we prepare for the coming week," he said.
Due to the much colder weather, the demand for electricity has also risen.
"The teams have successfully returned to service three generations at Duvha, Kendal, and Arnot power stations."
Today's loadshedding will end at 10 this evening.
You can find the eThekwini loadshedding schedule here:
Here is Umhlathuze (including Richards Bay) schedule.
