Loadshedding escalated to stage three

Eskom has escalated loadshedding from stage 2 to stage 3, effective from 2pm on Friday.

Stage 3 will continue into the weekend, until Monday morning 5am. Stage 2 loadshedding will then again be implemented throughout the week ahead.

The power utility said this was due to the loss of five generating units.

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  • Eskom has escalated loadshedding from stage 2 to stage 3, effective from 2pm on Friday.
  • Stage 3 will continue into the weekend, until Monday morning 5am.
  • Stage 2 loadshedding will then again be implemented throughout the week ahead.
  • The power utility said this was due to the loss of five generating units.
  • #PowerAlert1 Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 14:00 on Friday until 05:00 on Monday morning; thereafter Stage 2 loadshedding will implemented throughout the week ahead.