Eskom has confirmed that Stage 5 load shedding over the weekend, plunging the Test between the All Blacks and Springboks into darkness. Photo: Stock/Canva
Eskom has confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding over the weekend, plunging the Test between the All Blacks and Springboks into darkness.
Eskom has confirmed that Stage 5 load shedding over the weekend, plunging the Test between the All Blacks and Springboks into darkness. Photo: Stock/Canva
Eskom has confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding will continue over the weekend – potentially plunging Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test between the All Blacks and Springboks into darkness.
The power utility said in a tweet that increased demand and the depletion of emergency reserves necessitated the move.
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The blockbuster clash in Auckland will kick-off at 09:05 (SA time).
To avoid early morning disappointment, check your local load shedding schedule.
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Eskom is a South African electricity public utility. It was established in 1923 as the Electricity Supply Commission.
The utility is the largest producer of electricity in Africa and was among the top utilities in the world in terms of generation capacity and sales.
It is the largest of South Africa’s state owned enterprises.
Eskom operates a number of notable power stations, including Matimba Power Stations and Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, Kusile Power Station in Witbank, Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga, and Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in the Western Cape, the only nuclear power plant in Africa.
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Meanwhile, the City of Cape Town adjusted its schedule following the Eskom announcement.
At the time of publishing, City of Cape Town customers are experiencing Stage 4 load shedding until 20:00, at which point Stage 6 will kick in until 06:00 on Monday, 17 July.
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Friday, 14 July
Stage 4: 06:00 – 20:00
Stage 6: 20:00 – 06:00 (on Saturday)
Saturday, 15 July
Stage 6: 06:00 – 06:00 (on Sunday)
Sunday, 16 July
Stage 6: 06:00 – 06:00 (on Monday)
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