Eskom implements Stage 2 power cuts until further notice

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom has implemented Stage 2 rolling blackouts until further notice.

The utility says six coal-fired power stations have been performing at 70 percent capacity for the first time since May last year.

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Eskom says this has significantly boosted its generation capacity.

A welcome reprieve following months of heightened blackouts countrywide.

#LoadsheddingUpdate

Due to further improvements in the generation capacity over the past 24 hours, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 midday today until further notice. Eskom will provide an update as soon as any significant changes occur.

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) March 17, 2023