The embattled Eskom had on Monday stated that load shedding stage 2 was to be implemented from 4pm overnight until 5am the next morning until further notice. 

However, in short statement released early Tuesday morning, Eskom states that load shedding will be implemented from 9am on Tuesday. 

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"Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 09:00 this morning until further notice. This is necessitated by a breakdown of a Duvha generating unit and the delay in returning to service another Duvha unit.," says Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha. 

"Eskom will provide a further update as soon as any significant changes occur."