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Stages 3 and 4 load-shedding this week

───   06:10 Mon, 13 Feb 2023

Stages 3 and 4 load-shedding this week | News Article

Eskom announces that stages 3 and 4 load-shedding will be implemented during the week.

Stage 4 load-shedding will continue to be implemented from 16:00 to 05:00 daily, while stage 3 load-shedding will be implemented from 05:00 to 16:00 daily until further notice.

Two generating units at Arnot and one at Kendal Power Stations suffered breakdowns and were taken offline for repairs. The return to service of a generating unit each at Lethabo and Hendrina Power Stations was delayed. A generating unit each at Grootvlei and Kriel Power Stations was returned to service during the period.

Breakdowns currently amount to 16 920MW of generating capacity, while 5 759MW of generating capacity is out of service for planned maintenance. 

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