JOHANNESBURG - Eskom has confirmed that a generator of Unit 4 of the Medupi power plant exploded on Sunday night, which caused Unit 5 to trip.
Seven staff members were treated for shock.
All work at the plant has been suspended.
Energy expert Chris Yelland says one of the units was down for maintenance.
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