Load shedding pushed to stage 6

Stage 6 load shedding would continue until further notice, according to Daphne Mokwena, a representative for the embattled power utility.

“As previously announced, stage 6 load shedding will begin at 5:00 on Tuesday and last until further notice due to the loss of two further power units today.

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What causes load shedding to move to stage 6?

According to Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena, two additional units at the Lethabo and Matla power plants will need to be shut down throughout the course of the night for urgent repairs.

The increase in power outages follows Eskom’s announcement on Sunday that stage 5 load shedding would be implemented.
Mokwena stated that if there are any significant changes, Eskom will release another update.

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“Breakdowns are occurring at 16 210 MW of producing capacity right now, while 5 894 MW of that capacity is out of service for scheduled maintenance. At the Kriel and Medupi power plants, a generating unit has each been offline since yesterday for maintenance. At the same time, a generating unit was put back into operation at the power plants in Arnot, Kendal, Kriel, and Lethabo.

“The existing capacity restrictions are also a result of the delay in putting one generating unit at each of the power plants in Hendrina and Tutuka back into action. To get these generators back in operation, Eskom teams are working nonstop,” he said.

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Eskom’s plea to the community

Eskom pleads with the public to use electricity sparingly and efficiently.

“We appeal to the members of the public to continue reducing demand by switching off non-essential appliances.

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“We would like to thank those who do heed the call to use electricity sparingly and efficiently, including switching off geysers and pool pumps from 17:00 to 21:00, as this lowers demand and helps in alleviating the pressure on the power system and contributes to lower stages of load shedding,” Mokwena said

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