Stage 6 load shedding 'until futher notice'
Eskom announced on
Sunday evening that load shedding would be kept at stage 6.
In a statement the power utility said stage 6 would be rolled out continuously until further notice.
Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said the move is due to a high number of breakdowns at generating units.
"Since Sunday afternoon a generating unit each at Arnot, Hendrina, Lethabo and Majuba, as well as two units at Camden Power Station, have suffered breakdowns and been taken offline for repairs.
"Two generating units at the Lethabo Power Station were shut down due to coal constraints. The New Vaal Mine that is supplying the station has been unable to deliver the expected amount of coal during the past week because of the heavy rains."
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He said the three remaining units are also at risk of shutting down if the coal constraint is not resolved.
"Given the high number of breakdowns, there is a possibility of further changes in the stages
of load shedding at short notice."
