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Eskom says it will implement Stage 3 blackouts from Saturday at 5am until Sunday at 5am. Loadshedding

The power utility says it will confirm the load shedding arrangement for Christmas Day based on the state of the power system.Stage 4 loadshedding is currently being implemented. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Saturday morning until 05:00 on Sunday morning. Eskom will confirm the loadshedding arrangements for Christmas Day based on the state of the power system.South Africa faces an energy crisis that has culminated in rolling blackouts reaching Stage 6 blackouts .

Eskom has repeatedly blamed the blackouts on the numerous breakdowns of its aging coal fleet and maintenance backlogs.

 

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Let them supply us with electricity

Should we say we welcome the news... 🚶🏾🚶🏾🚶🏾

And then what happens after sunday 5 am? Are they gonna burn gazzilion litres of diesel to make loadshedding going only on Christmas ? Nxa

Can you also add that townships around South Africa have been experiencing loadshedding outside of the allocated schedule. Such as Kwa-Thema (Springs) that has experienced approximately 7 hours today and counting (from 2 pm till now)

You talking about Stage 3 but people have been on low key Stage 6 in townships with no explanation what’s the reason.

Christmas with no lights, never forget this !

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