Update
GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - Due to further loss of generating capacity, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 17:00 today, Saturday 14 May.
Eskom will be implementing stage 2 load shedding from Saturday “due to further loss of generating capacity”.
The embattled power utility will switch off the lights from 5pm to 10pm every day throughout the week. As per Eskom’s power alert:
“Load shedding will be repeated at the same time throughout the coming week as the capacity shortages persist”.
Stage 2 is necessary after “breakdowns occurred on a unit each at Arnot, Majuba, Hendrina, Kusile power stations and two units at Lethabo Power Station” on Friday.
“A delay in returning 650MW due to planned maintenance at Cahora Bassa in Mozambique has further contributed to the shortage of capacity”, Eskom said.
You will be affected as follows:
• George: 17:00 - 18:30
• Uniondale 19:00 - 21:30
• Mossel Bay: Not affected
• Sedgefield: 17:00 - 18:30
• Knysna: Not affected
• Plettenberg Bay: Not affected
HESSEQUA:
• Riversdale: Not affected
• Albertinia: Not affected
• Stilbaai: Not affected
• Gouritsmond: Not affected
• Heidelberg: 20:00-22:00
KAROO:
• Oudtshoorn: Not affected
• Graaff-Reinet: Not affected
• Willowmore: 19:00-21:30
• Klipplaat: Not affected
• Steytlerville: 17:00-19:30
• Jansenville: Not affected
• Nieu-Bethesda: Not affected
• Aberdeen: Not affected
• Middelburg: Not affected
• Murraysburg: 18:00-20:30
• Somerset East: Not affected
• Rietbron: Not affected
