Power utility Eskom has warned that its system is severely constrained and load shedding may be implemented at short notice, should there be any significant breakdowns.
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Eskom notes that the national electricity grid remains constrained, with an elevated risk of load shedding over the winter period, particularly during the morning and evening peaks.
The power utility warned of the possibility of higher stages should any further breakdowns occur during the day.
Eskom has announced stage 2 load shedding will be introduced on Monday evening (9 May).
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Due to lower weekend demand, Eskom has announced load shedding will be lowered to stage 1 from 22h00 on Friday evening until 05h00 on Monday (9 May).
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