Eskom implement Stage 5 | Check your schedule HERE: Starts NOW!

Eskom has announced the implementation of Stage 5 load shedding after the breakdown of another five units overnight.

Sep 17, 2022 - 11:04
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Eskom implement Stage 5 | Check your schedule HERE: Starts NOW!

Eskom has announced the implementation of Stage 5 load shedding after the breakdown of another five units overnight – and warned higher stages may follow.

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Another five generating units broke down overnight and on Saturday morning, with a combined capacity of 2 400 MW.

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Eskom will implement Stage 5 load shedding from 10:00 on Saturday until 05:00 on Monday, it said in a statement.

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Worryingly, it warned higher stages may be rolled out at short notice. 

Watch this space!

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A unit each at Kusile, Arnot and Camden, as well as two units at Duvha Power Station reportedly tripped.

Currently there are 7 210MW on planned maintenance, while another 16 597MW are unavailable due to breakdowns.

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Meanwhile, those receiving their electricity from the City of Cape Town will continue at Stage 3 for most of Saturday and will experience Stage 5 power cuts from 22:00.

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Eskom’s load shedding schedules can be found via the following links:

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