Stage 2 load shedding to continue on Sunday

The struggling power utility implemented the rolling blackouts on Saturday afternoon after a unit each at Camden and Medupi power stations and two at Grootvlei broke down.

Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha says it will be rolling blackouts until further notice.

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"A delay in returning a generating unit to service at Lethabo Power Station has contributed to the capacity shortages. The load shedding will continue until further notice. 

"We currently have 5 244MW on planned maintenance, while another 16 455MW of capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns."