Eskom warns of load shedding at short notice

The power utility cautioned that it might have to implement load shedding at short notice should it experience further generation unit breakdowns.

“The power system is under severe pressure due to a number of generation unit breakdowns which will necessitate and increase utilisation of emergency generation reserves,” Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said.“Should there be any further breakdowns, Eskom might be forced to implement load shedding at short notice.

“While Eskom expects a number of units to return to service from breakdowns during the course of the next few days, we do urge the public to reduce the usage and to continue using electricity sparingly to assist in avoiding load shedding,” he said.Mantshantsha said the power utility would communicate promptly should there be any significant changes to the power system.

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