Eskom Abruptly Changes Weekend Loadshedding Schedule, Citizens Frustrated: “You Guys Are Sneaky”

• Eskom has caught South Africa off guard by extending Stage 2 loadshedding until further notice
• The power utility's decision comes after it promised to downgrade loadshedding to Stage 1 on Friday
• Public frustration is on the rise as citizens convey their anger over the sudden change on social media

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom has extended Stage 2 loadshedding until further notice. The electricity provider dropped the announcement in the early hours of the morning.

Eskom's overnight surprise

It cited issues with four generation units that were taken out of service overnight as the reason behind the unexpected move.

Eskom's statement contradicts their announcement made on Friday evening. The power utility initially said it would downgrade loadshedding to Stage 1 during the day and suspend it in the evenings.

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Duration of loadshedding implementation

The duration of this extended Stage 2 loadshedding remains uncertain, adding to the frustration of citizens already grappling with power interruptions.

Public outcry over loadshedding

The abrupt change has not been well-received, with citizens expressing their frustration on social media.

@Kegorilwe said:

"You guys are sneaky to announce such at this time of the day."

@SharonPeetz mentioned:

"So explain 'taken out of service'. Yesterday, everything was hunky dory and we had no loadshedding planned for today."

@Loud_Bee commented:

"You shouldn’t be allowed to announce and change stages of loadshedding when people are sleeping. It’s inhumane and utterly disgusting. "

@generrationx wrote:

"We might see Stage 4 or 6 if not next week by the weekend. "

@binxibooo asked:

"Would it not be easier to merely say 'here are the schedules till you die or leave?"

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@NotionActive stated:

"You never fail to disappoint."

Citizens brace for steep Eskom tariff hike

Keeping with Eskom, Briefly News reported that South Africans are cautioned to prepare for another substantial Eskom tariff increase, expected to double the inflation rate.

Energy expert Tshepo Kgadima expresses concern, stating that it will be catastrophic for the economy, emphasising the impact of energy costs on inflation rates.

Source: Briefly News