Stage 2 load shedding to return on Tuesday afternoon
Eskom says rolling blackouts will be implemented from 4pm on Tuesday until 5am on Wednesday.
Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantsantsha says this is due to further breakdowns at its Kriel, Arnot, Majuba and Tutuka power stations.
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"Breakdowns currently total 15 360MW of capacity, while another 1 580MW is unavailable due to planned maintenance. Some generation units are expected to return to service starting this evening, which would help ease the strain."
He says while the load shedding will help Kusile and Arnot return to service, power cuts are still forecast for the rest of the week.
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"The generation supply constraints will persist throughout the high winter demand period, which increases the likelihood of further loads shedding."
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