Eskom Moves SA To Stage 3 Loadshedding, Citizens Make Predictions: “Slowly Going Back To Stage 6”

• Eskom has ramped up loadshedding to Stage 3, which will be followed by a reduction to Stage 2 on Tuesday
• The power utility's spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, cited the offline status of five generation units as the reason behind the increased loadshedding
• South African citizens voiced their frustration about the continuous announcements and fluctuations in the loadshedding stages

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom started implementing Stage 3 loadshedding from 4 pm today. This will continue until 5 am tomorrow.

"Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Tuesday. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will resume until 16:00 on Tuesday."

Unit repairs and delays

According to SABCNews, Eskom's spokesperson said the decision was caused by five generation units undergoing repairs.

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Adding to the challenge, the return of two units from planned maintenance was delayed.

See the post below:

Citizens frustrated by Eskom

The constant shuffle in loadshedding stages is wearing thin on South African citizens. Many said they foresee the possibility of the power utility implementing Stage 6 soon.

@TheAthanassious said:

"What happened to the end of loadshedding by December 2023? My calendar says that it’s 29 January 2024!"

@binxibooo joked:

"Eskom would like to inform the public that they continue to issue statements and not electricity."

@TheOriginalTPD posted:

"You better make sure there's no loadshedding tomorrow. The county wants to support Bafana Bafana in their #AFCON2023 match."

@SNjotini tweeted:

"The additional units that are taken down every week to be maintained only to be taken down again is just a scam."

@GameSniper2 mentioned:

"Slowly going back to Stage 6."

@missnozipho added:

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"Stage 5 and 6, tomorrow at this time? Yes?"

@sakhi_b1 said:

"Can we just move the elections to next month? We really need change ASAP."

@Mmakhutso_D wrote:

"Ho nkga Stage 6."

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, which is 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