Sona/Eskom

Lights on not just for Ramaphosa, says Eskom

Three units 'lost' on Friday, so stage 3 power cuts imposed

16 February 2020 - 00:00 By SHAIN GERMANER

Eskom kept the lights on for President Cyril Ramaphosa's state of the nation address on Thursday night, thanks to emergency repairs and reserves. But power cuts were back yesterday, starting at stage 3. Stage 3 will last until tomorrow at 5am...

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