WATCH LIVE | Eskom provides an update on state of the power system

The embattled power utility said the electricity system was “severely constrained” after the failure of five generating units.

Now starring in the Afrikaans movie 'Ruiter in die Nag' (Rider in the Night).
Now starring in the Afrikaans movie 'Ruiter in die Nag' (Rider in the Night). (Freddy Mavunda)

The embattled power utility said the electricity system was “severely constrained” after the failure of five generating units.

Five generation units at various power stations had failed throughout yesterday.

Load-shedding would be required to be implemented at very short notice, Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said.


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