Stage 2 load shedding returns, power cuts util 10pm

Stage 2 load shedding returns, power cuts util 10pm

Eskom's bringing back Stage 2 scheduled power cuts. 

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Photo: Flickr, Tony Webster

They'll take effect from midday and continue until 10pm this evening. 


The utility says the national grid's severely constrained as a result of multiple unit breakdowns. 


Ten generation units at seven power stations suffered breakdowns in the last 24 hours.


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Generators aren't working at Medupi and Lethabo. 


Eskom says two units each at Majuba, Camden and Tutuka - need urgent attention. 


It says it has to impose load shedding to protect the integrity of the system. 


Find KZN's load shedding schedules here.  

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