South Africa
High risk of stage 1 load-shedding, warns Eskom─── 08:10 Wed, 06 Mar 2019
Eskom did not implement load-shedding yesterday, but the risk of stage 1 rotational load-shedding on Wednesday remains high, as the system is still tight and vulnerable. It would only be implemented if "absolutely necessary".
It is the result of a shortage of capacity, due to the loss of generating units at power stations.
The power utility has urged residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly. "Please switch off geysers as well as all non-essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand," said Eskom.
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