Stage 6 power cuts return as Eskom warns of maintenance backlog
Eskom says it's implementing stage 6 again from 4pm until 10pm on Wednesday despite some striking workers returning to their posts.
Spokesperson Sikonanthi Mantshansha says there is still a high level of absenteeism at power plants.
He says routine maintenance has had to be postponed.
"This backlog will take days to weeks to clear. It is, therefore important to note that the system will remain constrained and vulnerable to additional breakdowns while recovery activities are in progress."
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"Due to the unlawful and unprotected labour action, which has caused widespread disruption to Eskom’s power plants, Eskom is unable to return some generators to service.
"This has compelled Eskom to continue taking precautionary measures to conserve emergency generation capacity and to safeguard plant from damage."
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