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Eskom Returns to Stage 2 Load-Shedding

SOUTH AFRICA
  • S. AFRICA'S ESKOM TO CUT 2,000MW FROM 4PM TO 5AM WEDNESDAY
  • Eskom returns to load-shedding (power outages) after halting them last week for the elections
  • This shows just how vulnerable the grid is at present after Eskom said there wouldn't be any disruptions this week
  • One generation unit has tripped at the Kusile plant, adding to outages Matimba & Arnot power stations
  • Total breakdowns at 17,933mw & maintenance is 3,451mw - Eskom Twitter
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