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Rotational load shedding

Eskom warns of high risk of load shedding on Thursday

By Lerato Höffele

Eskom says the system remains tight and vulnerable but load shedding will only be implemented if absolutely necessary.

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  • FILE: Eskom expects to implement load shedding from 5pm to 8pm this week. Picture: Free Images.

    Load shedding to be implemented during evening peak hours

    The power utility expects to implement load shedding from 5pm to 8pm this week.

    2586 days ago
  • FILE. While water reserves have improved there's still a high chance of load shedding this week. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

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  • FILE: Eskom has warned there may be power outages this evening due to high electricity demand. Picture: EPA.

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  • FILE: Eskom says its generators are back online and it might cancel load shedding for tomorrow.

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  • FILE. Businesses have taken strain and many people are trying to work around electricity cuts during the day. Picture: Supplied.

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