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Bust out the candles guys because load-shedding is back

Eskom will implement stage two load-shedding from 2pm on Saturday after breakdowns of four generating units, the utility said on Saturday.

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A national shutdown is looming over load-shedding and electricity hikes. File photo.
A national shutdown is looming over load-shedding and electricity hikes. File photo. A national shutdown is looming over load-shedding and electricity hikes. File photo. Picture: Maribe Trevor Mokgobu

Eskom will implement stage two load-shedding from 2pm on Saturday after breakdowns of four generating units, the utility said on Saturday.

Breakdowns were reported at the Grootvlei (two), Camden and Medupi power stations, prompting a power shortage aggravated by a delay in repairing an earlier breakdown at the Lethabo Power Station, Eskom said. Load-shedding would continue until further notice.

A total 16,544MW of generating capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns, with a further 5,244MW down due to planned maintenance, it said.

Click here for Nelson Mandela Bay's load-shedding schedule and domestic groups:

Nelson Mandela Bay load-shedding schedules

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