Stage One loadshedding implemented
South Africans are facing another evening in the dark. Power utility Eskom says it has had to implement Stage One loadshedding this afternoon.
"As a result of increased generation plant being out for planned maintenance and unplanned outages, Stage 1 rotational loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 until 22:00 today," Eskom said in a statement on its official website.
"Stage One rotational loadshedding requires 1000MW to be loadshed nation-wide. Loadshedding is conducted as a measure of last resort to protect the power system from a total collapse or blackout," it continued.
Newswatch reporter, Jarryd Subroyen spoke to Eskom's Dikatso Mothae a little earlier. You can listen to the interview below:
"Please switch off geysers as well as all non-essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand," said Eskom.
Officials say they will provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the media platforms.
#PowerAlert 1: Stage 1 rotational #loadshedding to be implemented from 12:00 until 22:00 @CityPowerJhb @CityofJoburgZA @City_Ekurhuleni @CityofCT @eThekwiniM @CityTshwane @TrafficSA pic.twitter.com/5veHPg5Ciw
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) November 29, 2018
You can find the full eThekwini load shedding schedule here.
Customers who receive their electricity directly from Eskom can access their schedule here.
Click here to access the Umhlathuze (including Richards Bay) schedule.
The Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business has previously shared the capital's load shedding schedules. Click here for both pages.
