Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from 5pm on Wednesday afternoon. 

Eskom spokesperson, Sikonathi Mantshantsha, said the continued poor performance at the Kusile, Duvha, and Tutuka Power Stations, as well as delays in returning some other units to service and breakdowns over the last week, have contributed to the dire situation. 

"We currently have 6 212MW on planned maintenance, while another 11 217MW of capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns and delays. This has led to our inability to supply the increasing demand," he said. 

"There is a high probability that load-shedding may continue to be implemented throughout the weekend, depending on plants returning to service from planned maintenance, as well as the levels of the emergency generation reserves," he added. 

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