Johannesburg - South Africa’s embattled power utility on Friday implemented Stage 1 load shedding at 6am due to a shortage of generating capacity.
“It is important to note that Eskom implements load shedding as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is carried out in order to guarantee that a reliable supply of electricity can be maintained in the long term,” Eskom said in a statement.
“Eskom calls on all customers to reduce the load on the electricity grid by urgently switching off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day, which will reduce electricity demand.”
The load shedding would continue until 10pm.
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