Stage 6 load-shedding returns as Eskom struggles with generation capacity

Rolling power cuts have been escalated to stage 6 in the evenings.

The power utility said higher levels of planned maintenance outages, aimed at winter preparation and meeting regulatory and environmental licensing requirements, are still under way. Stock photo.
The power utility said higher levels of planned maintenance outages, aimed at winter preparation and meeting regulatory and environmental licensing requirements, are still under way. Stock photo. (123RF/Jakub Gojda)

Rolling power cuts have been escalated to stage 6 in the evenings.

This kicked in from 4pm on Monday until 5am on Tuesday. Daytime load-shedding will be at stage 4 between 5am and 4pm on Tuesday.

This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice.

Eskom said this is due to delays in returning 10 generating units to service.

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