Five generators at five power stations have broken down overnight, plunging us into Stage 4 darkness. Eskom also says there's a possibility of permanent or longer periods of Stage 2 power cuts. Energy expert Lungile Mashele sheds some light on the blackouts. #DStv403
JOHANNESBURG - Just when you thought it was safe, Eskom comes along to submerge you in darkness again.
Stage 4 power cuts have been implemented.
The utility says this is due to a loss in generating capacity.
Five generators at five different power stations have broken down overnight.
Stage 2 power cuts had been implemented for the evenings, and were due to end on Wednesday.
But it seems South Africans will now be in the dark for longer.
Stage 4 loadshedding was implemented at 05:30 due to breakdowns of five generators at five power stations overnight. The loadshedding will be implemented until further notice.
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) October 18, 2022
