Eskom on Saturday announced the implementation of Stage 5 load shedding after the devastating breakdown of another 5 units overnight. Photo: AFP
Soweto derby: Will you be left in the dark? Check the Eskom schedule
Thanks to Eskom, you may well miss the Soweto derby as the power utility announced on Friday that there will be loadshedding this weekend.
Eskom on Saturday announced the implementation of Stage 5 load shedding after the devastating breakdown of another 5 units overnight. Photo: AFP
South Africa will come to a standstill on Saturday, 6 November when Kaizer Chiefs welcome Orlando Pirates to the FNB Stadium for the 101st all-time Soweto derby.
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Of the previous 100 league clashes, Kaizer Chiefs have won township bragging rights on 41 occasions.
Orlando Pirates have emerged victors in this fixture 23 times, while there have been 36 draws.
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Since the advent of the PSL era in the 1996/97 season, the teams have clashed in 50 league games, with Amakhosi holding a slight advantage with 14 wins to the Buccaneers’ 12 while there have been as many as 24 draws.
Kick-off at the FNB Stadium is scheduled for 15:30.
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However, thanks to Eskom, you may well miss the action as the power utility announced on Friday that there WILL be load shedding (again) this weekend.
The ‘stages’ of the power cuts have escalated from Stage 2 to Stage 4 – so best you consult the schedule closely to avoid further disappointment.
If you are fortunate enough to have electricity, both SABC 1 and SuperSport will be screening the match BUT the very best place to follow the action will, of course, be on The South African website.
Kick-off is at 15:30.
