Load shedding returns: Eskom announces power cuts for Saturday night

Eskom said a setback has led to rolling blackouts being implemented, but did not state what the cause was.

Source The Citizen

Saturday, 22 February 2025, 18:00
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Load shedding returns: Eskom announces power cuts for Saturday night
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LOAD SHEDDING NEWS - Eskom has put a damper on South Africans’ weekend by announcing that load shedding will be returning.

Stage 3 load shedding 

The power utility said stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 17:30 on Saturday.

“Following over 20 days of uninterrupted electricity supply, Eskom has encountered another temporary setback,” it said.

“As a result, Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from today at 17:30 until further notice.”

Eskom did not say how long the load shedding will be in place but did state it will give an update on Sunday. 

For schedules on Load Shedding follow the latest updates on EskomSePush.

Source: Caxton publication, The Citizen

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