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Energy company Eskom will implement stage 3 load shedding on Friday, as weather improves and demand declines.
“Due to reduced demand and much better weather, Eskom will reduce load shedding to stage 3 from 8 am to 10 pm,” Eskom said in a statement.
The power company said the load shedding would continue through the weekend to replenish emergency generation reserves.
“The system remains unreliable and vulnerable, and Eskom will continue to communicate the load shedding stage in the event of further developments.”
Eskom said its teams had returned one generation unit each at the Tutuka, Matla, Majuba and Camden power plants.
“However, two other units suffered breakdowns during the period. Unplanned breakdowns amount to 11,185MW of capacity, adding to the 5,040MW currently under planned maintenance. Eskom teams are working around the clock to get as many generating units back into service as possible. “
Eskom urged the public to reduce electricity use to help the power company limit loss of charge.
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