Eskom said it will implement stage 2 load shedding early on Wednesday morning (8 January) to accommodate the release of matric results.<\/p>\n
In a statement<\/a><\/strong>, the embattled power utility said the load shedding will take place from 01h00 to 06h00 to maximise electricity availability during the working day.<\/p>\n Eskom said that it has also chosen this time to accommodate learners awaiting their matric results.<\/p>\n “To give matriculants an opportunity to receive their matric results, the implementation of stage 2 load shedding has been delayed to 01h00on Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n “The decision will also allow the matriculants enough time to make their way home safely.<\/p>\n “Owing to a loss of additional generation capacity, emergency reserves had to be extensively utilised to supplement capacity during the day.”<\/p>\n #POWERALERT<\/a> 2 Eskom to implement Stage 2 loadshedding from 01:00 until 06:00 tomorrow morning in order to accommodate the release of matric results @SABCNewsOnline<\/a> @eNCA<\/a> @IOL<\/a> @ewnupdates<\/a> @TimesLIVE<\/a> @BDliveSA<\/a> @News24<\/a> @TheCitizen_News<\/a> @SowetanLIVE<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1Qa39P7ea3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) January 7, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
\nDate: 07 January 2020<\/p>\n