Load-shedding expected for large parts of South Africa

#PowerAlert : #Eskom will implement stage 2 #loadshedding today from 09:00 to 22:00 due to a shortage of capacity. We apologise for the inconvenience. @CityPowerJhb @City_Ekurhuleni @CityofCT @CityofJoburgZA @eThekwiniM @CityTshwane @TrafficSA

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) December 6, 2018

Large parts of South Africa can expect Stage 2 load-shedding today (4 December) that will run from 09:00 to 22:00, making it another consecutive, full day of interruptions for households and businesses.

Affected areas are expected to include Johannesburg, Tshwane, Durban, and Cape Town.

The company states a “shortage of capacity” as the reason for these outages.

For a more comprehensive guide to load-shedding schedules, please loadshedding.eskom.co.za to check the power in your area.

In other Eskom news, the electricity provider will be having a media briefing today at 14:00 to address current operational challenges.

ALERT: Eskom will host a media briefing today at 2pm, at Megawatt Park, to give an update on the current operational challenges.
A formal media invitation will be issued shortly. @Eskom_SA @ewnupdates @JacaNews @SABCNewsOnline @eNCA @Powerfm987 @kayafm95dot9 @IOL @TheCitizen_News

— Eskom Spokesperson (@KhuluPhasiwe) December 6, 2018

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