Stage 4 load shedding to remain in place as Eskom waits for diesel delivery
Eskom says Stage 4 load shedding will continue to be implement until diesel stocks have been fully replenished.
The power utility has been battling to keep the lights on in recent weeks and lowered load shedding to stage 3 in the day.
However, that changed on Wednesday evening, when the needed diesel supply started running low.
Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha says the vessel that is supposed to offload diesel at Mossel Bay cannot berth due to rough seas.
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"Eskom has to therefore preserve the low diesel levels at Gourikwa, while delivery to Ankerlig will take time to replenish as it is done by road tankers.
"Stage 4 will be maintained until we can resume diesel supplies to the two Open Cycle Gas Turbine stations.
"Camden Power Station has a technical problem with the water chemistry, has shut three units already this afternoon, and will shut the remaining four units."
Meanwhile, Public Entreprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has confirmed the restructuring of the Eskom board following pressure from opposition parties.
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