It’s going to be a cold and dark the next few days for South Africa with Stage 6 load shedding set to be implemented from 2pm on Wednesday.
IT’S GOING to be a cold and dark next few days for South Africa with Stage 6 load shedding set to be implemented from 2pm on Wednesday.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said that due to the loss of additional generating units overnight, the extensive use of the Open Gas Cycle Turbines and the inability to replenish pumped storage dam levels, Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 7am until 2pm , thereafter levelling up to Stage 6.
“Stage 6 will be implemented until 5am on Thursday. This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice,” Mokwena said, adding that Eskom will provide an update if they are any further changes.
The latest change to the schedule comes amid a cold snap making its way through the country.
Earlier this week, snowfall was reported in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and over the Cape region, leaving many struggling to keep warm.
