Restore the power grid | Eskom, minister caught off guard by demand spike

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom has implemented Stage 6 blackouts until Monday.

The Electricity Minister and the utility says they were caught off guard by the sudden spike in demand.

WATCH: Ramokgopa and Eskom provide reasons behind Stage 6 blackouts

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom can't use emergency reserves as they are already over-committed.

The minister and Eskom executives were providing an explanation to the nation.